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Manchester Weekend Walkers Group

Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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

Overview

Train based walk

Leader: Mark F (meeting at walk start)

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Stockport railway station outside the main ticket office

Transport to Walk Start: 18:10, 18:13, 18:15 to Stockport

Suggested Ticket: Day Return £8.10

Walk Start: Stockport Railway Station at 18:30 (outside the main ticket office)

Waypoints:  Stockport Interchange, Heaton Norris Park, Transpennine Trail, Brinnington Tunnel, Pear Mill, Woodbank Park, Vernon Park, Stockport

Return Services:  Trains to Manchester every 5-10 minutes 

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. There are toilets at Stockport station. No toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Thursday, 31 July 2025
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
160m / 525ft
Type:
circular

This is an evening walk taking in the parks and countryside corridors around Stockport.

Some of the paths may be muddy, so please wear appropriate footwear. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 89275 89810
Nearest postcode:
SK3 9DU
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glee.upset.birds
Start time:
6:30 pm

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