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.
Area Sunday Moderate Walk. Distances are generally 7 to 9 miles.
Linear Walk No Booking Required
Leader - Jeff Lewis (0161 766 4683)
Distance - 9 miles
Meeting Place and Start of Walk - Bus V1 from stop SD on Princess Street (opposite the side of the art gallery ---N.B. there has been some scaffolding up by the stop --- it's the front one of the two stops) at 9.37. Timed to arrive at Sale Lane at 10.07. Useful to note that the stops on that stretch look like Metrolink ones,with platforms and rather similar signage,as they are on the guided busway. Car Parking - the bus from Leigh back to Sale Lane takes about 15 minutes. No recommendations for parking around Sale Lane.
Walk Route - Higher Green (Astley), Marsland Green Canal Bridge (possible lunch stop), Siddow Common, Pennington Flash Country Park, Canal side into Leigh
Expected time in Leigh - 16.15, next bus V1 to Manchester due 16.35 (they run half hourly)
Walking boots and clothes (waterproof anorak in wet weather conditions) are essential
To bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks.
