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East Cheshire Group

We are the East Cheshire 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

Overview

Route - Brookbottom, The Banks, Mellor Cross, Rachel's Stile (morning break), Primrose Lane, Birchenough, Moorend, Hilltop Farm, Hambleton Fold Farm, Chatterton, Mellor Church (lunch), Bottom's Hall, Goyt Way back to cars.

After an initial steady climb up to Brookbottom and a steeper climb up to Mellor Cross, the walk is just gently undulating.

After lunch, we go through the recently planted Dark Peak Vineyard.

No dogs, please, as there is livestock in fields.

Saturday, 6 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
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 97547 86441
Nearest postcode:
SK6 7BN
what3words:
summit.watch.widen
Start time:
10:00 am

Station Road, Strines (Marple) near Bruce's Clock

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