Nelson Pit & Lyme Park - SHORT WALK

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Overview

Route: Nelson Pit Car Park, Canal; Hill Top Farm; Platt Wood Farm; Elmerhurst Cottage; Lyme Park Timber yard (toilets); Hase Bank; Green Farm; Canal.

Livestock in fields so not suitable for dogs.

Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.1km / 6.3mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://ramblerseastcheshire.org.uk/blog/

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 94458 83353
Nearest postcode:: SK12 1TH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Nelson Pit visitor Centre Car Park, Higher Poynton SK12 1TH (charge - cash, card or RingGo app) NB The toilets are closed until further notice at Nelson Pit Visitor Centre due to a major water leak.

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