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Greater Manchester & High Peak Area

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.

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  • 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

Area Sunday Short Walk. Distances are generally 4 to 6 miles.

Circular Walk              No Booking Required

Leader – Pauline Brooke (07395 048329)

Sunday, 5 October 2025

Time & place to meet and start the walk: 10.30 at Newhey Metrolink stop

Estimated finish time: no later than 14.30 back at Newhey Metrolink

Difficulty: easy

Distance – 5.5 miles

The walk will start at Newhey tram stop after the first tram after 10.30 arrives from Manchester Victoria. Please bear in mind that trams take about 40 minutes to travel from Victoria to Newhey.

Note: walkers are advised to check the TfGM website www.tfgm.com near the day of the walk in case any disruption of services is expected.

Tram ticket - if you do not have a GM concessionary travel card with the train/tram supplement you will need a return ticket to Newhey (zone 4).

Car Use / Parking - Available around Newhey Metrolink Stop

Walk Route - Newhey Metrolink stop, Railway Street, Haugh Fold, Bethany Lane, Ogden Road, Ogden Reservoir, Kitcliffe Reservoir, Piethorne Reservoir, Haugh, Newhey Metrolink stop.

 

 

Sunday, 5 October 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walking boots or shoes and clothes (waterproof jacket in wet weather conditions) are essential.

Please bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 93330 11677
Nearest postcode:
OL16 4JP
what3words:
hats.dream.grin
Start time:
10:30 am

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