Higher Poynton Circular

Train based walk
Leader: John W (meeting at walk start)
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent: 200m / 656ft
Type: circular

This scenic and varied walk around the Cheshire countryside takes in a number of interesting sights including a WW2 gun emplacement, a collection of old digging vehicles, Poynton Coppice, Macclesfield canal and the lovely Lyme Park and Hall.
This is a mostly flat walk with a slight incline up to Lyme Park.

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

Transport to Walk Start: 09:46 train from Manchester Piccadilly

Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Day Return to Poynton £9.00

Walk Start: Poynton Railway Station at 10:10

Waypoints: Poynton Brook, Poynton Coppice, Poynton Marina, Nelson’s Pit, Haresteads Farm, Lyme Park

Return Services: 15.30, 16.30, 17.30 18.30

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. No toilets at walk start Toilets at Lyme Park cafe 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/higher-poynton-circular