Nelson Pit - SHORT WALK

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Overview

The walk is flat to Skellorn Green, Adlington & then we go up Birchencliff which is a climb of nearly 1,000ft. We walk past Keepers Cottage and back down to Green Close Chapel and then through West Park and back down to the Canal at Bridge 16.

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.6km / 6.0mi
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 94463 83356
Nearest postcode:: SK12 1TH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Nelson Pit CP, Higher Poynton Car Park charge is paid via an app or with debit/credit card or you can park (free) opposite Boars Head pub if there is space.

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