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A Tame Walk alongside rivers and canals

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Overview

A walk along Ashton Canal to Guide Bridge, then via Tame Valley to Gibraltar Woods, returning via the Peak Forest Canal

Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://tamesideramblers.org.uk/walk_programme/default.html

Toilets at Portland Basin and dogs’ welcome.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 93842 99398
Nearest postcode:
OL6 6JP
what3words:
pumps.twigs.shunts
Start time:
10:30 am

Ashton Railway Station Wellington Road Ashton Under Lyne

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