About us
Welcome to Macclesfield Marauders, where we focus on the trekking and adventuring side of marauding and leave out the raiding and plundering parts.
Most of our hikes take place in or around Macclesfield and the Peak District, but we often head further afield too, like north Wales, the Lakes or the Yorkshire Dales. Our walks are primarily for experienced hikers, ranging in difficulty from moderate to challenging with a fairly decent pace. Distances are usually between ten and thirteen miles but occasionally we'll put on something more challenging.
Almost all of our walks are circular, starting and ending in the same place, but occasionally we'll hop on public transport for a linear walk. We try and put on at least a couple of events each month.
Walks usually last about five or six hours with a packed lunch stop in the middle, and we often include a halfway/end of walk social pub visit.
See our hike difficulty guide below:
- Easy - Short distance, less than ten miles and mostly flat. Suitable for anyone capable of a brisk stroll.
- Moderately Easy - Shortish distance, around ten miles, some gentle hills. For those who walk regularly but don't have too much hiking experience.
- Moderate - Between ten and thirteen miles, a few decent hills with potentially steep sections. For those with decent hiking experience.
- Moderately Challenging - Longer distance, thirteen miles or more with lots of hills. Suitable for confident hikers who enjoy being out for most of the day.
- Challenging - Around fifteen miles or more, with hills, mountains and maybe the odd scramble. For experienced hikers who like pushing themselves.
- Hard - Long distance, sometimes over twenty miles, with mountains and difficult terrain. Only suitable for fit, experienced hikers.
Upcoming events
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Bolly! (11 Miles, Moderate)
Bollington Recreation Ground, Adlington Road, SK10 5JT, Bollington, GBJust a short hop from Macclesfield, down
the Silk Road, Bollington is a delightful little town in the foothills of the Peak District.I grew up in Bolly so hopefully I'll be able to show people a few of the lesser-known paths around the area. One thing I learned in my time there is there aren't many flat bits, which might explain my fondness for hills!
On this nostalgic outing we'll be visiting the following local attractions: Bollington Recreation Ground, Macclesfield Canal, Clarence Mill, Styperson Pool, Pott Shrigley, Nab Head, Rainow, Ingersley Vale Waterfall, White Nancy, Kerridge Ridge, Adelphi Mill and the Middlewood Way Viaduct.
I'll pick a suitable pub for us to retire in after the walk.
Meeting point
9:45am at Adlington Road Car Park opposite Bollington Recreation Ground:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/er5Zs9f4SUdV56Xy7?g_st=acPublic transport
The 391 bus service between Macclesfield and Stockport stops at Bollington.
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are welcome on the walk and in the pub afterwards.
What to bring
Please bring a packed lunch, water and appropriate clothing/footwear for the weather and terrain.
DISCLAIMER
Please acknowledge the following:
• The walk is entirely free of charge. You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses.
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part).
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself.
• Walk distances can be up to 15 miles or more and we can be out for as long as 5-7 hours.
• We usually stop for a packed lunch and pop in to a country pub for a post or mid-hike drink.Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!
Here's a guide to the difficult rating:
• Easy - Short distance, less than ten miles and mostly flat. Suitable for anyone capable of a brisk stroll.
• Moderately Easy - Shortish distance, around ten miles, some gentle hills. For those who walk regularly but don't have too much hiking experience.
• Moderate - Between ten and twelve miles, a few decent hills with potentially steep sections. For those with some hiking experience.
• Moderately Challenging - Longer distance, twelve miles or over with lots of hills. Suitable for hikers who enjoy being out for most of the day.
• Challenging - Around fifteen miles or more, with hills, mountains and maybe the odd scramble. For experienced hikers who like pushing themselves.
• Hard - Long distance, sometimes over twenty miles, with mountains and difficult terrain. Only suitable for fit, experienced hikers.
IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organised by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes. Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is not a business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader". Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone. By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.25 attendees
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