Wildboarclough & Three Shires Head - Thur 14 Aug

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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

From the car park we head up Cumberland Cottage and over Wood Moss and down to the River Dane. Heading up river before crossing and back down to Three Shires Head. Then on to Gradbach and up over Tagclough Hill and down and past Crag Hall back to the car park. Risk assessment: Inevitably several areas of very wet ground. Off road walking on paths and tracks. Crossing the A54 twice.

Thursday, 14 August 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 304.8m / 1000ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.ramblers-trafford.co.uk/

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog. Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 98717 69850
Nearest postcode:: SK11 0BD
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Clough House Lane car park, free

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