Sunday D Walk: Hulmes Wood and Reddish Vale 5 miles

Meet at Arden Arms, Ashton Road, Bredbury , SK6 2RY at 9.45 am to walk at 10.0 am

The walk is up Turner Lane (a bit rocky and, if it rains, muddy) to the Arden Bridge over the River Tame and then we walk along the river through Hulmes Wood to cross the road into Reddish Vale. We follow the river through the fields to go under the  M60 motorway and the Victorian viaduct to reach the reservoirs and visitors’ centre. There are toilets at the visitor centre and good coffee and tea is available.  From there we follow the Trans Pennine Trail along a gradual ascent to cross over the motorway and join Stockport Road to return to the Arden Arms.  It is ‘high’ summer so brambles and nettles are high and, though we have been busy with secateurs, it is best to wear long trousers.

Route to Arden Arms from Brabyns Hill car park

Turn left out of the car park and follow that road(A626) through Marple, down Dan Bank to turn right at the traffic lights into Dooley Lane (A627) past Dobbies Garden Centre. Keep on this road through two sets of pedestrian lights to reach the traffic lights at the crossroads at the top of Barrack Hill where you turn left.

 Follow this road left until you reach the traffic lights at the T junction where you turn left but then take the right lane past Morrisons to turn right at the lights at The Travellers Call into Ashton Road (A560) towards Denton.  As you approach the roundabout keep right so you are placed to keep straight on (A6017). Under the railway bridge as you near the lights, watch the markings on the road to keep right. Down the zigzag hill and at the bottom is the Arden Arms on the right.

The landlord has given us permission to park in the carpark on the understanding we have a drink at the end of the walk. It is a small carpark so it would be considerate if we gave lifts – I can take two passengers and my house is on the way so you could park here.

I would appreciate it if you would let me know if you intend to join me.