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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.

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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

The walk starts and finishes at the Park Bridge Heritage Centre Carpark. The route includes the Medlock valley, Strinesdale, Scouthead, and Higher Hartshead.

Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
518.2m / 1700ft
Type:
circular

If you have not been to Park Bridge before it’s worth having a look round the old industrial heritage buildings 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 93933 02475
Nearest postcode:
OL6 8AQ
what3words:
taps.yarn.sobs
Start time:
10:00 am

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