Gatley/ Benchill Loop

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Creation

25 May 2024

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 5.87 km
Calculated time: 1h 40
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 9 m
Vertical drop: - 9 m
Highest point: 53 m
Lowest point: 37 m

District: Manchester
Start/End: N 53.39215° / W 2.258264°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 44 m - Start on Woodhouse Lane
2 : km 0.13 - alt. 43 m - Turn right onto Brownley Road
3 : km 0.64 - alt. 50 m - Turn left onto Hollyhedge Road
4 : km 1.53 - alt. 44 m - Turn left onto Styal Road, B5166
5 : km 1.85 - alt. 40 m - Keep left onto Park Road, B5166
6 : km 1.86 - alt. 40 m - Turn sharp left onto Church Road
7 : km 2.07 - alt. 39 m - Turn left
8 : km 2.07 - alt. 39 m - Turn right
9 : km 2.12 - alt. 39 m - Turn right
10 : km 2.12 - alt. 39 m - Turn left onto Church Road
11 : km 2.35 - alt. 38 m - Keep left onto Church Road
12 : km 2.38 - alt. 37 m - Turn sharp right onto Gatley Road, A560
13 : km 3.57 - alt. 45 m - Turn slight right onto Altrincham Road, A560
14 : km 3.96 - alt. 44 m - Turn right onto Altrincham Road, A560
15 : km 4.16 - alt. 41 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Altrincham Road, A560
16 : km 4.53 - alt. 39 m - At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Greenwood Road
17 : km 5.06 - alt. 45 m - Turn left onto Benchill Road
18 : km 5.58 - alt. 45 m - Turn left onto Brookcroft Road
19 : km 5.6 - alt. 45 m - Turn sharp left onto Benchill Road
20 : km 5.82 - alt. 44 m - Turn left onto Woodhouse Lane
S/E : km 5.87 - alt. 44 m

Useful Information

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