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We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Danebridge, Wincle SK11 0QE
SJ965652 Lat/Lng 53.184,-2.05443
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CHANGE OF START POINT. THIS REPLACES Alport Circuit via Youlgreave and Lathkill Dale WHICH IS CANCELLED.

10.00 am Start Wincle Brewery, Danebridge. Roadside parking.

Moderate 8.7 miles 1169 Ascent (OS Maps). A very pleasant circular route with lovely views. There are some stiles and a couple of short stretches of road walking on quiet lanes and one very short stretch on A54 at the Wild Boar Inn, but mainly grassy paths and tracks.

Route: Dane Valley Way, Barleigh Ford Bridge, Dumkins, Nettlebeds, Wincle Grange, Wincle Church, Hammerton Farm, Wild Boar Inn, Cessbank Common, Hazels, Hammerton Knowl Farm, Allmeadows, Bartomley Farm, Danebridge.

Toilets available at Wincle Brewery for customers (tea, coffee, beer available). Bring food and drink for coffee and lunch stop. Views are beautiful on a good day.

Lifts available from Handforth area. I am leading the same walk on Saturday 13 September. Melanie 07854 093785.

Thursday, 28 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
356.3m / 1169ft
Type:
circular

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96500 65201
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0QE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Lay-by in Alport Lane, DE45 1LG

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking