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Overview

A walk that's just a little different to the usual hills and mixing the "old" with the '"new". 10.5 miles with about 550ft ascent/descent. Lane walking involved but vehicular traffic should be light. Setting off from the car park we walk along Altrincham Road up to the side of the runway and then descend down to the River Bollin exiting at The Airport Inn. Crossing over the busy Altrincham Road we join the North Cheshire Way footpath to our first break alongside the 2nd runway. Thereafter to The Plough and Flail pub via Graveyard Lane then on through Saltersley Moss Nature Reserve, Lindow Common, The Carrs, Styal Mill and back to the cars. B

Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
167.6m / 550ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 83648 83570
Nearest postcode:
SK9 4JQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Roadside parking on Altrincham Road, Styal, close to Styal car park (now residents only). Postcode SK9 4JQ. Grid reference SJ 836834. What3Words Discrepancy.Budget.Fence. The Ship Inn is at the beginning of Altrincham Road.

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