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Congleton Group

We are the Congleton 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

Circular Walk : Route: Beside Biddulph Old Hall, Biddulph Valley Way, below Congleton Edge, Gillow Heath, Biddulph Grange Country Park, the Troughstones. Paths, tracks, fields. Some good views if the weather 'plays ball'. There will not be a drinks break during the walk - the Talbot Inn is at the end of the walk if desired afterwards for tea, coffee, brew etc Total ascent: 900ft(Contact the leader to request a place. It is possible that you will be turned away if you arrive at the starting point without a confirmed place on the walk. Leaders will set a maximum number for the walk as part of their risk assessment.) The leader is : Jean 0788 4333237

Thursday, 19 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:10 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84538 62765
Nearest postcode:
CW12 4FP
what3words:
dwell.remedy.nets
Meeting time:
9:10 am

9.10am Astbury Mere car park CW12 4FP £1.50 per day

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 89519 59739
Nearest postcode:
ST8 7RY
what3words:
thud.research.boards
Start time:
9:30 am

9.30am The Talbot Inn, Grange Road, ST8 7RY

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