Rudyard to Horton

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Overview

A pleasant walk commencing along the rail track to Rudyard Lake and ascending to Horton Church. Descending to Rudyard via the canal feeder and fields.

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 163.1m / 535ft
Type:: circular

Picnic Lunch

Please contact the Walk Leader if you are meeting us at the start.

We suggest passengers contribute towards the journey cost based on the Car Share Code - A=£1, B=£2, C=£3 etc.
Car Share Code: = D

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 89790 34911
Nearest postcode:: ST15 8LL
what3words:: dust.crumple.barmaid

Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Mount Rd Industrial Estate - FREE Leader will meet at the start of walk

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 95569 57861
Nearest postcode:: ST13 8UX
what3words:: seating.partners.appointed

Start time:: 10:30 am

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway Car Park Free

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