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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.

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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

Rainow to Shining Tor Mod/Strenuous. Just over 11 miles, ascent 2400ft.

Meet in time to start walking at 10.00. Smithy Lane behind the Robin Hood pub.

Route: Ginclough, Common Barn, Waggonshaw Brow, Howlers Knowl, Pym Chair, Shing Tor, Higher Ballgreave Farm, Hordern Farm.

Parts can be soggy, one stretch of steep road walking just below Pym Chair.

Livestock about so no dogs please.

Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
731.5m / 2400ft
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:
SJ 95240 76268
Nearest postcode:
SK10 5UE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet in time to start walking at 10.00. Smithy Lane, Rainow, behind the Robin Hood pub.

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