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Disley, the Bowstones and Bramhall
Visorando Member
13.28 mi
+791 ft
-1,158 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
A route around the hills surrounding Lyme Park and finishing with a delightful section of Ladybrook valley to Bramhall. The regular (twice hourly) between the train stations makes this a viable point-to-point walk.
The Gritstone Trail in 3 stages using the local train
Association / Club / Walk leader52.01 mi
+5,751 ft
-5,958 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
A three day trail starting at Disley and finishing at Kidsgrove. The route is split to enable either a stopover or return journey from Macclesfield and Congleton. Transport is by rail, starting at Disley Station (possible use of Macclesfield Station and Congleton Station) and terminating at Kidsgrove Station.
Stage 1 of the Gritstone Trail - Disley to Macclesfield
14.93 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,228 ft
8h 40
Moderate
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
The Gritstone Trail runs for 56 km through the Cheshire countryside, west of the Peak District, from Disley to Kidsgrove. This first stage starts at Disley Station, goes through Lime Park and up to the Bow Stones, over Sponds Hill (410m), past Bollington and on to the Saddle of Kerridge (over White Nancy), Tegg's Nose and down to Langley. At this point, this route leaves the trail to drop down to Macclesfield past The Hollins.
Black Rocks & Bollinhurst Reservoir from Disley
4.98 mi
+738 ft
-745 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
This is a nice short walk offering wonderful views. The seasonal colour changes of the countryside make this Cheshire walk worth repeating during the year. The route starts from Disley and climbs onto Black Rocks offering some great views.
The Sett Valley & edge of Kinder without a car
9.77 mi
+1,493 ft
-1,161 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A linear walk onto the Kinder Scout plateau using the train for the return.
The Disley Lanes from Lyme Park
4.03 mi
+413 ft
-390 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley (Cheshire East)
This Cheshire walk explores Lyme Park and the lanes around Disley. Most of the route is within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park. It visits Lyme Cage prior to leaving the park. It then proceeds along quiet lanes before returning to the park. The Cage dominates the walk as it is rarely out of sight.
Dale Top (Park Moor) from Lyme Park
6.22 mi
+876 ft
-876 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley (Cheshire East)
Lyme Park in Cheshire is popular with visitors yet this walk explores quiet paths and tracks to the south of the Country Park. Navigation is generally easy and the reward for your efforts are some fine views.
Park Moor and Birchencliff from Lyme Park
6.92 mi
+863 ft
-837 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley (Cheshire East)
This Peak District walk starts from Lyme Park and explores the moors lying to the south of this grand stately home. There is a short section of road walking along a quiet country lane.
Lyme Park
5.24 mi
+381 ft
-400 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Lyme Park is administered by the National Trust. The grounds are free to enter on foot, but a fee must be paid to enter the house.
Jackson’s Brickworks
2.74 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
A surprisingly varied route visiting a former industrial site now converted to a popular nature reserve, and sampling both the Macclesfield Canal and Middlewood Way.
Two Canal
4.33 mi
+289 ft
-285 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Sample both the Macclesfield and Peak Forest Canals, returning via Disley Golf Course.
Brook Bottom & Whitle
3.30 mi
+466 ft
-459 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A route featuring Mellor Cross, passing through two attractive stone-built hamlets.
Mellor Cross
2.08 mi
+269 ft
-246 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Field paths and green lanes to a local landmark and viewpoint.
Roman Lakes & Mellor Cross and Cobden Edge
6.00 mi
+827 ft
-814 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A pleasant stroll with views to the River Goyt and the beauty spot of Roman Lakes.
Ladybrook Valley to Lockgate Farm
6.37 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Poynton-with-Worth (Cheshire East)
Lovely walk from Ladybrook Valley to Lockgate Farm along Macclesfield Canal.
Cobden Edge
3.42 mi
+479 ft
-486 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A scenic walk over the hill behind the Pack Horse, featuring wide westward views over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.
Mellor Church
1.91 mi
+233 ft
-246 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
Whitle
1.65 mi
+217 ft
-220 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
An easy stroll, featuring fine views up the Sett valley to Kinder Scout, and a pretty hamlet of old cottages and farmhouses.
Lantern Pike, Birch Vale
6.21 mi
+961 ft
-978 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A rewarding walk to a fine local viewpoint, returning via the Sett Valley Trail, a disused railway line.
The Millennium Walkway, New Mills
4.47 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A moderate stroll down into New Mills, returning via the spectacular Millennium Walkway and a pretty riverside park.
Roman Bridge
5.94 mi
+932 ft
-935 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A scenic hike (also suitable for mountain bikes) along ancient trackways to a packhorse bridge over the River Goyt.
New Mills & Strines
6.61 mi
+673 ft
-673 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Stroll down into New Mills via pretty Whitle, cross the spectacular Millennium Walkway, then climb to the Peak Forest Canal, before descending to cross the Goyt and then climbing back to the Pack Horse via Brook Bottom, another attractive hamlet.
Mellor Church
1.66 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
Roman Lakes & Mellor Cross
4.83 mi
+755 ft
-758 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Varied walking in the Goyt valley, plus a visit to Mellor Cross, with views to Kinder Scout and the Cheshire Plain.
Peak Forest Canal
3.35 mi
+440 ft
-443 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Featuring a peaceful stretch of the Peak Forest Canal and the historic ‘Roman Bridge’ over the River Goyt.
Peak Forest Canal
3.39 mi
+463 ft
-456 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Featuring a peaceful stretch of the Peak Forest Canal and the historic ‘Roman Bridge’ over the River Goyt.
Mellor March routes - Rowarth Loop
10.95 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,516 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
The original march. Just beautiful in so many ways. The Mellor March starts from the Royal Oak on Longhurst Lane, Mellor. The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor march routes - Main route
9.42 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,188 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
The Mellor March starts from the Royal Oak on Longhurst Lane, Mellor. The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor March routes - Family route
5.47 mi
+866 ft
-892 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
The Mellor March starts from the Royal Oak on Longhurst Lane, Mellor. The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor March Route : Family Route
5.60 mi
+820 ft
-850 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor March Route : Main Route
9.77 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,227 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor March Route : Rowarth Loop
11.09 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,526 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor stroll
2.01 mi
+262 ft
-262 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
Brook Bottom and Mill Brow
3.94 mi
+387 ft
-413 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.
Roman Lakes and Cobden Edge
5.01 mi
+807 ft
-781 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Superb views, bird-rich lakes, historic buildings and a bracing climb to a hilltop cross amid gritstone quarries.
Roman Lakes and Cobden Edge
5.08 mi
+794 ft
-764 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Superb views, bird-rich lakes, historic buildings and a bracing climb to a hilltop cross amid gritstone quarries.
Brook Bottom and Mill Brow
3.89 mi
+476 ft
-486 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.
Mellor stroll
2.01 mi
+246 ft
-249 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
Lantern Pike
3.31 mi
+689 ft
-673 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Climb to our local hilltop with splendid views over Hayfield village to Kinder Scout.
Kinder Scout, Derbyshire
11.23 mi
+1,775 ft
-1,775 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Take a classic gritstone hike to Derbyshire’s highest hill and tallest waterfall, plus pretty Hayfield village.
New Mills & Millennium Walkway
5.97 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Experience the dramatic Torrs gorge, a section of the Peak Forest Canal, and wide views over the Sett valley.
Brink Farm to Lyme Hall
6.51 mi
+860 ft
-860 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Rainow (Cheshire East)
Nice walk from Brink Farm to Lyme Hall passing through small parks.
Kettleshulme & Sponds Hill
7.64 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,224 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pott Shrigley (Cheshire East)
The Cheshire sector of the Peak District National Park is often seen as uninteresting and this route goes some way to dispel this myth. The route does have a couple of lengthy steep ascents towards the end but effort is rewarded with excellent and varied landscapes. Conditions underfoot can be very wet after heavy rain so appropriate footwear is essential.
Rowarth river & moorland loop
3.20 mi
+449 ft
-440 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Start and finish at The Little Mill Inn, walk beside Rowarth Brook up the wooded valley (known as Little Switzerland to the locals) and then head uphill to the moors above Rowarth for amazing views of The Peak District, Kinder Scout and the Cheshire plain.
Rowarth Mountain Biking Route
17.96 mi
+2,333 ft
-2,323 ft
1 hr
Very difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A demanding route for mountain bikers, much of it off-road on a variety of challenging surfaces.
Kinder Reservoir and Hayfield
10.58 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,378 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A varied all-day hike with close-up views of Kinder Scout. Several moderate climbs and descents.
Lantern Pike, Rowarth
4.92 mi
+709 ft
-679 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A fairly gradual ascent to a heathery hilltop and viewpoint, with a steep descent and a return through farmland.
Robin Hood’s Picking Rods
3.59 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A breezy walk to an ancient monument, with wide views over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.
Coombes Rocks and Cown Edge
7.47 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A walk including three gritstone edges, all with fabulous views: Coombes Rocks overlook the village of Charlesworth; Cown Edge is a partly quarried edge with views to Kinder Scout, and Lantern Pike
is a well-known local summit.
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