We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This easy circular walk is about 4 miles (6.5km), almost flat but with four wide sturdy stiles to cross the railway near start of the walk. (Apologies for the stiles). It is a mix of tracks, field paths and short road sections. It is very muddy in a few places, so please bring poles if you have them.
The route is Hollin Lane - Beech Farm - across the railway (stiles) - A555 underpass - Nixon’s Farm Shop at Outwood Farm - Yew Tree Farm - cross bridge over A555 - Styal Golf Course - Lode Hill Farm - Holly Farm - along Holly Lane and back to start.
We shall stop for our refreshment break undercover at Nixon’s Farm Shop where there are toilets and a cafe. Please bring a drink/snack, or support this local business.
Please bring ICE information.
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. Stroller walks are led at a much slower pace than the short walks.
We meet opposite a public footpath on Hollin Lane 90 - 108, which is on east side of B5166, north of Styal Village. If possible, please park away from houses which are at south end on east side of the Lane. (Avoid also far north end of Lane near Beech Farm, which has restricted parking.)
