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Greater Manchester & High Peak Area

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.

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

Area long walk. Distances are generally 9-10 miles unless specified.

No booking required. Please wear appropriate clothing for the conditions, bring any essentials and lunch.  

Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Meeting time:
9:40 am
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 83943 99025
Nearest postcode:
M3 1AR
what3words:
lease.became.arrow
Meeting time:
9:40 am

Manchester Victoria for the 09:55 to Wigan

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 58039 05580
Nearest postcode:
WN1 1NA
what3words:
hugs.washed.unit
Start time:
10:40 am

Wigan Wallgate

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 62368 10642
Nearest postcode:
BL6 5JF
what3words:
unlucky.novelists.confining
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Blackrod Station

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