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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

Church Lane, Peak Forest GR SK114 795

Start time: 09-30 am 12 1/2 miles - about 2000 ft of ascent. Packed Lunch - Farm animals in fields

No dogs please

Route:- Eldon Hole - Watt's Plantation - Hurd Low - Castleton - Hope - Navio Roman Fort - Elmore Hill Farm - Botham's Farm - Bradwell - Outlands Head - Green Dale - Batham Gate - Old Dam Lane - Peak Forest

Note the notice re. wide farm vehicles using the road and park close to the kerb at places where there is a wide verge on the other side of the road for such vehicles to pass.

Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
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

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 11399 79501
Nearest postcode:
SK17 8EL
what3words:
units.shade.recliner
Start time:
9:30 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