Heald Green to Wilmslow via Quarry Bank Mill

Train based walk
Leader: Brendan M
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent: 150m / 492ft
Type: linear

This linear walk from Heald Green to Wilmslow sees us walk through various woodland areas, with a brief visit to Quarry Bank Mill. Refreshments after the walk at the Swan Inn in Wilmslow.

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 Heald Green station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:18 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Heald Green

Suggested Ticket: Single ticket from Manchester to Heald Green. Single ticket from Wilmslow to Manchester.

Walk Start: Heald Green Railway Station at 10:35

Waypoints: Styal Village, Western Wood, Styal Mill, Chapel Woods, Southern Woods

Return Services: Trains to Manchester every 20 minutes

Extra: There are no toilets at the walk start. Toilets en-route Quarry Bank Mill. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/heald-green-wilmslow-quarry-bank-mill