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Trafford Group

We are the Trafford 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
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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

From the Station car park, we ascend gradually, passing St Lawrence’s Church, the ‘church in the wilderness’, then on to the Neolithic Bridestones burial tomb and up to the summit of Bosley Cloud. The viewpoint looks across the Marches towards Wales, the Pennines and the Peak District. From the top, secluded paths lead down into the wooded Dane Valley and along a canal goit before returning to the village. Risk assessment: There is one major road to cross with a stile on the other side and no waiting area. The path along the clough is steep and narrow in places and could be muddy after rain. The path along the goit could also be very muddy after rain. Possible livestock in some fields.

 

 

Thursday, 30 October 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
182m / 597ft
Type:
circular

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog.  Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 93620 62411
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0QU
what3words:
graced.inflation.grad
Start time:
10:30 am

Free car park at Station Lane, Rushton Spencer. Car park entrance is after the Knot Inn on the left (not the pub car park).

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