Peak Forest & old mining tracks - Thur 9 May - Ramblers

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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

An airy route through the lesser-walked countryside south-west of Castleton. Old mining tracks and back lanes meander amid rolling hilly limestone pasture land, with a wealth of grand vistas. The Pennine Bridleway then leads to a ridge walk finish along Rushup Edge,with stunning views.

Thursday, 9 May 2024

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 310m / 1017ft
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:: SK 12375 83197
Nearest postcode:: S33 8WA
what3words:: scrambles.fatter.darkest

Start time:: 10:30 am

Mam Nick National Trust car park, free for NT members or pay & display. Off A625, on left, half a mile before satnav may indicate.

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