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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

12.75 miles 2329ft overall ascent moderate/strenuous

From carpark over Wetton Hill to Wettonmill and Dale Farm, over Sugarloaf and past Top of Ecton. Over Ecton Hill, cross Manifold Way and to Warslow. Then to Villa Farm, Clayton House and on to Butterton. Past Springfield Farm and on to Grindmoor Gate and then to Grindon. Return through Layside Wood, along Manifold Way to Weag’s Bridge, round Beeston Tor and on to Larkstone Lane. Over Wetton Low back to carpark.

Saturday, 16 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.6km / 12.8mi
Ascent:
709.9m / 2329ft
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

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 10899 55151
Nearest postcode:
DE6 2AF
what3words:
superbly.elsewhere.spicy
Start time:
10:00 am

Wetton Village Car Park, Carr Lane, DE6 2AF

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