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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

Great views on this varied 9.5 miles/15.25kms walk with canals and high tracks. This is a moderate walk with 1271 feet/387m of ascent (OS app). There are a couple of steeper climbs and one fallen tree to get round (alternative route is possible).

From Sutton, we go past Sutton Reservoir to the canal and then up towards Croker Hill. From the Hill of Rossenclowes, we head down towards Langley, past Langley Hall and over to Macclesfield Golf Club before rejoining the canal going back towards Sutton. 

The route: Sutton - Sutton Reservoir - Macclesfield Canal - Oakgrove - Hill of Rossenclowes - Foxbank Farm - Ridge Hall Farm - Langley - Langley Hall - Macclesfield Golf Club - Macclesfield Canal - Sutton Hall - Sutton. 

This is a mixture of paths, tracks, lanes and towpaths. Some muddy stretches. Poles and gaiters advised. Bring lunch and snacks. No dogs due to livestock in fields. 

Lift available from Cheadle Hulme/Bramhall/Wilmslow area, contact Jez 

Monday, 16 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
387.4m / 1271ft
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 92801 71029
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0DY
what3words:
nerve.lies.curiosity
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet 10.00am at Sutton Lane Ends (corner of Hall Lane and Walker Lane. No car park, but street parking is available in the village in the side streets.

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