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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

We go along the canal to the footbridge, Green farm and along the track to Shrigley road, turn left and start to climb to Moorside, Keepers cottage and Dale Top turn left along gritstone trail to Bowstones, along the top of higher moor to park moor east. Through Lantern wood then down track to Lyme park toilets here and lunch stop. Crow wood, Elmerhurst wood,Ryles wood, Barlow house farm to the canal and back to cars.

Bring snacks lunch and drinks.

No dogs please

For lifts from Prestbury text me on 07867 745262

Saturday, 4 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
411.5m / 1350ft
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 94460 83351
Nearest postcode:
SK12 1TH
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start 10am at Nelsons pit car park, Higher Poynton. £4 all day, cash cards and RingGo app accepted. Some road parking available and lay-by. Toilets available.

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