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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

Route: Linney's Bridge - Styal Green - Quarry Bank Mill (for brief toilet stop) - Styal Village - road past Lode Hill, Styal Cross - Norcliffe Farm - Oversley Lodge Farm - Airport Perimeter Path - Airport Hotel - Airport Tunnel - Perimeter path - Wood Lane - Woodend Lane - North Cheshire Way - Bollin House Farm - Morley - Bank House Farm - Quarry Bank Mill - return to Linney's Bridge.

Mix of tracks, bridleways,  minor roads and field paths. Muddy in places; poles may be helpful. As it is close to the Airport, it will be noisey!

Please bring drink and packed lunch. Please bring ICE information (e.g. reverse side of newer RA membership cards).  

Monday, 5 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
213.4m / 700ft
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 84816 83043
Nearest postcode:
SK9 4GB
what3words:
waving.suffer.mount
Start time:
10:00 am

Linney's Bridge layby, Stanneylands Road, postcode SK9 4EJ. Additional unrestricted roadside parking about 150m southeast, close to roundabout by Hotel and houses, e.g. Primrose Way.

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