Compstall to Lymefield

Event Details

  • Start Date Sunday, 30th of June 2024
  • End Date Sunday, 30th of June 2024
  • Start/End Time 10:30 - 16:30
  • Near Stockport, Greater Manchester
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  • Approx Distance 9 Miles
  • TerrainMainly well-defined paths or lanes. Total ascent is 1489 ft. Some walking through open farmland.

A moderately strenuous 8.6 mile walk from Compstall to Broadbottom on the edge of the Peak District. This varied and hilly walk offers spectacular views on a fine day over Greater Manchester, the Etherow Valley and the Pennines.

Our route will include Ernocroft Wood in Etherow Country Park, Higher Chisworth,  Lymefield & Broad Mills Heritage Site, Broadbottom Gorge and Werneth Low.

Equipment:  walking boots, waterproof jacket and trousers,  sun hat, sun cream, trekking pole(s) if normally used.

This walk was originally scheduled for June 2023 and cancelled due to adverse weather.

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