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Overview

. . . in reverse.

Following the Steel Cotton Rail Trail from Manchester Piccadilly to Romiley.

Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Full details available after recce.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84850 97842
Nearest postcode:
M1 2BN
what3words:
thus.rips.skip
Start time:
9:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 94181 90802
Nearest postcode:
SK6 4BL
what3words:
unfair.range.became
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

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