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East Cheshire Group

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

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

Overview

Route: Nelson Pit CP, Macclesfield Canal, West Parkgate, Lyme Park Café/Toilets (Coffee Stop), Bowstone Gate, Higher Moor, Dipping Stone, Yeardsley Hall, Furness Vale, Redmoor Farm, Bollinhurst Reservoir, Elmerhurst Cottage, Barlow House Farm and back to Nelson Pit CP.

Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
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

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 94449 83351
Nearest postcode:
SK12 1TH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start Place: Nelson Pit CP, Higher Poynton Nelson Pit CP Charge is £3.70 and in addition you can park for free on Shrigley Road North if there is space.

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