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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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Overview

Ship Inn, Wincle SK11 0QE
SJ962653 Lat/Lng 53.1845,-2.05832
5 miles (8.0 km) Moderate

Historic walk and talk around Wincle. Meet Dane Bridge.10 AM SK11OQE. SJ965652. 
Start from Ship Inn [Ley lines meet] walk over meadow at rear of
Ship Inn [old battle field and iron age fort] Hog Clough past Bronze age Barrow past Bartomley, to paved Roman Rd and Slide Ford. On to double circle of druid stones [Ley lines meet] follow lane to Hammerton Farm above Wincle Church [Built on a Stone Age Barrow.]pick up Roman paved Rd again towards Wild Boar public house. Follow footpath West towards Barlow Hill, Top House lane [ Roman check point]to Wincle Grange. [Sacked during reformation] back to Dane Bridge.

Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
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 96199 65301
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0QE
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Start time:
10:00 am

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