GM Ringway 7 Marple To Broadbottom 2024

Stage 7 of the GM Ringway links Marple and Broadbottom via a beautifully varied route along and above the valleys of the Goyt and Etherow Rivers.

Note that the path out of Etherow Country Park is now blocked long-term (late 2023) and we are therefore showing a new, slightly longer route.

Highlights include:
- A crossing of the astonishing Marple canal aqueduct, England's highest
- Gorgeous waterside and woodland paths in Etherow Country Park
- A wander around Werneth Low, offering great views across Greater Manchester, the Peak District and the Pennines
- Streamside paths in the fairytale-like setting of Back Wood
- Industrial remains and riverside scenery near Broadbottom.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.35 km
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    Average duration: 5h 00 
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    Difficulty: Not specified
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    Return to departure point: No
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    Vertical gain: + 324 m
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    Vertical drop: - 285 m
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    Highest point: 261 m
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    Lowest point: 69 m
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Waypoints

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  7. 6 : km 5.92 - alt. 89 m - Turn right onto George Street
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  11. 10 : km 7.45 - alt. 207 m - Keep right onto Beacom Lane
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  13. 12 : km 8.34 - alt. 258 m - Turn left onto HYD/148/10
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