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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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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
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Overview

Rose Hill to Marple. From Rose Hill station, we  set off along the Middlewood Way, through the woods then cross Marple golf course, onto the Forest and Peak Canal. We make a short stop at Oldknows Lime Kilns then back on canal to the Memorial park for lunch. Following Marple Locks to Brabyn's park we walk along the canal again, cross the park to the Iron Bridge ( made by Salford Iron Works) and follow the River Goyt back to Marple station.

Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Meeting time:
10:30 am
Start time:
11:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

It is pretty flat apart from the woods and golf course, no stiles, mainly paths.

Booking is required for this walk.  Please ensure you book onto the walk by emailing the walk leader.

The main object of our walks is fresh air, exercise and the sheer enjoyment of walking with good company. For more on what to expect please follow the web link below.

https://manchesterandsalfordramblers.org.uk/walks/what-to-expect.html

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84850 97842
Nearest postcode:
M1 2BN
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Meeting time:
10:30 am

Piccadilly Station to catch the 10.51 train to Marple Rose Hill - (Janice will update if that changes)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 95004 88790
Nearest postcode:
SK6 6EE
what3words:
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Start time:
11:20 am

Rose Hill Station, Marple. The walk will start when the 10.51 train from Piccadilly has arrived. If walkers are planning to join here, please let the walk leader know in advance.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 96307 89354
Nearest postcode:
SK6 7DA
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Marple Railway Station

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