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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

Clough Brook, Hammerton Knowle Farm, Hammerton Farm, Danebridge, Dane Valley Way, Gradbach, Manor Farm, Bennettshitch, Leech Wood, Firs Farm and back to Brookside layby. 

One gradual climb in the morning and a steeper climb after lunch.

Bring packed lunch, sorry no dogs livestock in fields.

Thursday, 16 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
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

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 98011 68106
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0BB
what3words:
vintages.sporting.trouser
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet 10am at Brookside layby, 500 metres south of the Crag Inn, Wildboarclough . P&D charge £6.60 coins only, or Ring Go 51732.

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