Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train-based walk
Leader: Paul G, meeting at Walk Start
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform, at Piccadily station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train or at the station in Stalybridge.
Transport to Walk Start: 09:58 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Huddersfield). Driving not recommended as the start and end points are on different lines and not connected by a direct transport link.
Suggested Ticket: Greater Manchester Rail Ranger £8.20.
Walk Start: Stalybridge railway station at 10:15.
Waypoints: Armentieres Square, Ashton Canal, Spindle Point housing estate, Brushes Road, Wild Bank, Hobson Moor, Rabbit Lane, Carrhouse Lane, Warhill, Mottram, Littlemoor, Bankgate, Gibble Gabble.
Return Services: From Broadbottom: x:01/03 & x:33 until 22:33, then last train at 23:29.
Extra: Toilets shortly after Walk Start at Tesco (if required). No toilets en route. Optional pub visit at the end of the walk at Harewood Arms, where there is an in-house brewery, as well as a selection of German and Belgian bottled beer.
This walk will be done at a leisurely pace, and at a very leisurely pace on the uphill sections. Please note, however, that it is not entirely an easy walk and includes a mini-scramble up to Wild Bank, where we head up very steep loose rock paths.
There is a very muddy approach to a stream crossing with high steps. There are also high nettles on one section, so a long sleeved shirt is advised.
