We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
NOTE - The date of this walk is now 11 February and NOT 4 February as previously advertised. Our apologies for the change of date.
Area Sunday Short Walk -Distance between 4-6 miles
Leader - Roger Jubb (07729168545)
Distance - 6 miles
Ascent - 663 ft Note - This walk is more challenging than the usual short walk, as there is a short strenuous climb and the pace is moderate.
Meeting Place & Time – 09.47 hrs train from Manchester Piccadilly. The Leader will meet party at Whaley Bridge Station.
Start of Walk - @ Whaley Bridge Train Station after the arrival of the 9.47 train from Manchester Piccadilly Station @ 10.25 hrs
Note - It is advisable to check on the website https://www.thetrainline.com or Transport for Greater Manchester (tfgm.com) for the departure time of the train as last minute changes might occur.
Train Ticket – Off Peak Return Ticket to Whaley Bridge. If you have a TfGM Concessionary Pass, train travel is free to Middlewood Station so you just need a Middlewood to Whaley Bridge return ticket.
Car Parking – Free street car parking as it is Sunday and also on the Canal Basin Car Park which is opposite the Station.
Walk Route – Whaley Bridge Station, Toddbrook Reservoir, Walker Brow, Taxal Edge, Overton Hall Farm, River Goyt, Shallcross Wood, Horwich End and back to the Station
Expected time back in Whaley Bridge – about 14:00 hrs in time for the return train at 14.12 hrs failing that the next return train is 15.14 hrs
Walking boots and clothes (waterproof anorak in wet weather conditions) are essential7
To bring light lunch and non-alcoholic drinks. We will stop and have lunch just after Overton Hall Farm.
