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Manchester and Salford Ramblers Group

We are the Manchester and Salford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

The walk goes along the Middlewood Way then through the woods and over the golf course. Short coffee break on the canal then up to Oldknows Lime Kilns. Lunch stop will be in the Memorial Park then we carry on along Marple Locks to Brabyn's Park and back along the River Goyt to Marple station for trains to Piccadilly. 

Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

We will be walking on good paths, through woods and along waterways. There may be some muddy patches and uneven underfoot in the woods.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84850 97842
Nearest postcode:
M1 2BN
what3words:
thus.rips.skip
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet Piccadilly Station at 10.30 for 10.51 train to Marple Rose Hill.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 96307 89354
Nearest postcode:
SK6 7DA
what3words:
discusses.half.revolts
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Marple Railway Station, Brabyns Brow, Marple. Return trains are approx every 30 minutes. Aiming to get either the 14.40 pm or 15.07pm.

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