Whaley Bridge Circular

Stockport Group

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Overview

A moderate 11 mile walk from Whaley Bridge.

The walk is from Whaley Bridge to Toddbrook, Taxal, Elnor Lane, Long Lane, Combs, Chapel Station, Cockyard, Bradshaw Hall Farm, Eccles Pike, Buxworth and return to Whaley Bridge.

If you have any questions about the walk please give Roy a call on Tel. ‭07564 270700‬.

Saturday, 22 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 579.1m / 1900ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 01244 81566
Nearest postcode:: SK23 7LU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

The walk start point is the car park on Tom Brads Way near to the canal basin.

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