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Whaley Bridge Canal Basin - LONG WALK

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Overview

Meet 9.30 Whaley Bridge canal basin CP SK23 7SR

12.1 miles, 2350 feet Ascent (OS Maps) Moderate

Note: earlier start as CP may be busy later. Route: Canal path to Buxworth, Eccles Pike, Bradshaw Hall Farm, Combs Reservoir, Taxal Church, Taxal Moor, Kettleshulme, Candle Wick Mill, Whaley Moor, Dipping Stone and down through Hockerley to Whaley Bridge.

Bring packed lunch. No dogs (lambs in field). Gaiters recommended (due to recent rain) and poles. Any problem phone 07546 593281

Saturday, 13 April 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.5km / 12.1mi
Ascent:
716.3m / 2350ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://ramblerseastcheshire.org.uk/blog/

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.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 01230 81561
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7LU
what3words:
congested.booth.routines
Start time:
9:30 am

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