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Stockport Group

We are the Stockport 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 quarterly 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

The walk will start outside the Ship Inn, Altrincham Road, Styal.

Do not park in the National Trust Car Park as it shuts at 8pm.

Wednesday, 8 May 2024
Start time:
7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
9:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
76.2m / 250ft
Type:
circular

Leisurely walk but includes climbing steps to 250 feet

The walk takes us through woods, along the river Bollin and over four bridges, including Chapel Oxbow and Giants Castle.

At the end of the wood, we return alongside the airport runway, along Altrincham Road, finishing back at The ship.

Features

  • Dog friendly

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 quarterly 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