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South Cheshire Group

We are the South 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

From the start we walk along Ridge Hill to Higher Sutton. Here we join the Gritstone Trail which we follow to Croker Hill. Along the trail there are tree lined valleys with streams and on a clear day there are fantastic 360 degree views including Welsh hills, White Peak District, Manchester and beyond. From Croker Hill we descend towards Gawsworth Common. We follow a leat and stream along a beautiful wooded valley before following the towpath of the Macclesfield Canal for a short distance to Sutton Reservoir. We return to the start through woods and fields. Great spring colours along this varied walk.

Sunday, 3 May 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
448.1m / 1470ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 73699 55901
Nearest postcode:
CW1 5QX
what3words:
froth.advice.term
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Public Car Park, Waterloo Road, Haslington. Car Share £2.50

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 93099 71201
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0DS
what3words:
locals.land.resort
Start time:
10:00 am

Church House Inn , Church Lane, Sutton Lane Ends, Macclesfield SK11 0DS Please inform leader if going direct to start.

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