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Manchester Weekend Walkers

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What we’re about

We are normally out walking at least once every weekend, all year round
All our walks are planned around public transport
Everyone is welcome to stay for a sociable chat in a local pub after the walk

All our organisers are volunteer members of the Ramblers Association which is the national walking charity and also a membership organisation.

Our members volunteer to organise all the walks for other members and prospective members. If you fancy joining us then please come on any of our walks, the ones you see here on Meetup are also listed on our website and elsewhere

Come along on a couple of walks on a trial basis and if you like us then please join the Ramblers so you can keep coming out with us and no longer need to RSVP or wait for a space.

Our official website is at www.mwwalkers.org.uk where we list everything we do, prospective members are always coming along to try us out.
'Like' our Facebook page and 'Subscribe' to see all walks, socials and weekends regularly updated: https://www.facebook.com/manchesterweekendw...
We're on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manchesterweekendwalkers/

We're out every weekend, all year, and hope to have you join us soon!

Andy & Debbie

Upcoming events

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Sat, Oct 25 · 10:50 AM BST
Led walk - Hadfield to Broadbottom
Hafield Railway Station, Station Street, SK13 1AH, Hadfield, GB
Train based walk
Leader: Imelda
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent: 500m / 1640ft
Type: linear

We begin by passing Bottoms reservoir with its interesting gauging basin. Continuing, we find ourselves walking over fields on a clear path to cross a pretty bridge (despite its name!). Then we seek to find the least muddy footpaths in the nature reserve and to leave via the Tameside trail to cross a moor before ascending Wild Bank. A gentle descent follows to pass Mottram Old Hall, with a last short climb to Mottram Hill before making our way towards Broadbottom.

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Hadfield station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:03 train from Manchester Piccadilly

Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Day Return to Hadfield £8.30

Walk Start: Hadfield Railway Station at 10:50

Waypoints: Bottoms reservoir, Arnfield, Devils Bridge, Swallows Nature Reserve, Middle Bank, Wild Bank, Hobson Moor, Mottram in Longendale, Mottram Hill

Return Services: From Broadbottom - 16.00, 16.30, 16.59, 17.29 etc
Extra: No toilets at walk start or en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. (AND PIZZA!!) Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)
15 attendees
Sat, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM BST
Led Walk - Strines to Marple (GM Ringway stage 6)
Strines Railway Station, Marple, SK22 3AY, Derbyshire, GB
Train based walk
Leader: Debbie
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent: 350m / 1148ft
Type: linear

This linear walk is Stage 6 of GM Ringway and is a lovely mix of heritage sites and scenic views. The walk starts with a steady ascent but is then downhill apart from a small uphill on our way to the end. Parts of the trail will be muddy at this time of year especially if we have had rain so walking boots and waterproofs are essential.

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Strines railway station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:18 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination New Mills Central)

Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Day Return to Strines £8.30

Walk Start: Strines Railway Station at 11:00

Waypoints: Mellor Moor, Brook Bottom, Roman Lakes, Marple Locks
Return Services: From Marple - 16:07; 16:40; 17:07; 17:41; 18:07 and at 41 and 07 past the hour until 19:40 then please check National/Northern Rail for further trains

Extra: No toilets at walk start There are no toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)
4 attendees
Sat, Nov 1 · 10:30 AM GMT
Led walk - Buxton to Whaley Bridge
Buxton Station, Station Road, Buxton Sk17 6AQ, GB
Train based walk
Leader: Mark F (joining at Stockport)
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent: 350m / 1148ft
Type: linear

We start by walking though the historic town of Buxton and the lovely Pavillion Gardens, before heading up-hill through Cavendish golf course and making our way out onto the open moor.
A short stop at the abandoned tunnel entrance of the Cromford and High Peak Railway and then making our way across the moorland. We then walk along both banks of Errwood and Fernilee Reservoirs before heading uphill again to the church at Taxal, and on to the finish at Whaley Bridge.
Some moorland walking with muddy paths, steep steps, May be slippy. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Buxton station.

Transport to Walk Start: 09:20 train from Manchester Piccadilly

Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Day Return to Buxton £13.90

Walk Start: Buxton Railway Station at 10:30

Waypoints: Pavillion Gardens, Cavendish Golf Club, Watford Wood, Beet Wood, Wild Moor, Errwood Reservoir, Goyt's Lane, Fernilee Reservoir, Goyt Valley, Taxal, Whaley Bridge

Return Services: From Whaley Bridge - 16:02, 16:30, 17:02, 17:31 etc

Extra: Toilets at Buxton railway station. There are no toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/buxton-whaley-bridge-4
2 attendees
Sat, Nov 29 · 11:00 AM GMT
Led walk - Short Urban and Irk Valley Walk
Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly Station Approach, Greater Manchester, GB
Direct walk
Leader: Andy Barclay
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent: 50m / 164ft
Type: circular

Website: https://www.manchester-ramblers.org.uk/pubs.php

This walk is timed to arrive at about 13.00 at the venue of the Greater Manchester Area Ramblers Annual General Meeting, the Cross Street Chapel. You can leave us there or come to the meeting, which will be followed by social drinks at around 15.00. It is a largely urban walk taking in short stretches of canal, quiet roads, parks and riverside walkways. It will mostly be on hard surfaces but there may be stretches of grass, mud and leaves. There is a climb up multiple steps to cross the so-called Lowry Footbridge towards the end of the walk, this can be missed out if anyone is struggling.

Meet Point: By the old Pillar Box outside the front main entrance to Manchester Piccadilly Station.

Transport to Walk Start: Any trains or trams etc. to Manchester Piccadilly

Suggested Ticket: Any means of travel to Central Manchester

Walk Start: Manchester Piccadilly at 11.00.

Waypoints: Ancoats, Miles Platting, Collyhurst, River Irk valley, Lowry's footbridge, Red Bank, Roger Street Footbridge, Corporation Street.

Return Services: Any services from Central Manchester.

Extra: Walk is timed to finish at the venue of the Greater Manchester and High Peak Area Ramblers AGM in good time for that meeting. No toilets on route. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs).
4 attendees

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