We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
John Rattray
Area short walk. The walk is approx 8 miles with in excess of 300m climbing.
From Middlewood we will walk along the Middlewood Way to Nelson Pit. Here we will pick up the Macclesfield Canal. At Bridge 17 we will climb to Shrigley Road, Birchencliffe and then across the moor to the Bow Stones. This section consists of 3 steep climbs. After Bow Stones, we head down to Dissop Head with a short section on Mudhurst Lane until we reach the Green Lane back to Disley.
Parts of this walk will be muddy even if the weather dries up. And as mentioned there is a level of climbing.
No booking required, although we do ask that everyone carries an ICE card - we can supply if needed.
The walks will invariably involve ascent and descent, some of which may be steep. They will usually, depending on the weather, be soft and/or muddy, sometimes with ill defined tracks across fields or moorland - ensure you have appropriate footwear. Please consider your personal fitness and ability before attending the walk - if you're not sure, feel free to contact us for advice on the potential conditions, whilst the leader will base the walk on their own ability and may issue instructions where appropriate, you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. Please wear appropriate clothing for the prevailing weather, plan for the worst and hope for the best, bring any essentials and lunch.
Piccadilly for the 10:51 to Middlewood
Middlewood station
Dusley
