Marple District Rambling Club

C Walk - Marsden
2026-05-31 10:00 (Europe/London)
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7 miles, moderate

D Walk - TBA
2026-05-31 10:00
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5 miles, moderate

A Walk - Boulsworth Hill
2026-05-31 10:15
My Boulsworth Hill walk on 31 May starts and finishes at the Trawden Arms near Burnley BB8 8RU. This is rather a good community pub with food. I already have some support for a meal at the end. Would you like to join? The menu is on Google. I need to know numbers and meal requirements by Thursday 28 May.

Walk details:

Start: 10.15

Highlights: Wycoller, Panoptican sculpture (the Atom), Boulsworth Hill, Bronte Way.

Distance: 13 miles.

13 miles, moderate

C Walk - Prestbury (Change from programme)
2026-06-04 10:00
I am leading next week from Prestbury (please note change from programme) so, another chance to enjoy the delights of the Cheshire countryside! We meet at 10.00 in Shirley’s Drive carpark, SK10 4XQ, to depart at 10.15. If approaching Prestbury from the A523 Macclesfield road, go to the mini roundabout in the centre of the village, turn left (first exit) then left again into Shirley’s Drive. Then turn second left, immediately after Village Mews to find the rather hidden carpark, which currently is free of charge!!

If you are coming from the Marple direction, please note that the main road through Poynton is closed due to road works, so it is best to take the A555 from near the Brookside Garden Centre, and then join the A523 heading towards Macclesfield.

The walk is approximately seven and a half miles, mainly on field paths and woodland, with about half a mile of road walking. It is mainly flat, although there are some undulations with gentle gradients. It goes through part of the Hare Hill grounds, but NT cards are not needed. There are a couple of muddy patches, and long wet grass in one field, so I would recommend boots. There are a dozen or so stiles, mostly well-maintained.

B Walk - Cutthroat Bridge (Change from programme)
2026-06-04 10:00
A Stone walk. Start at 10am . Cutthroat Bridge layby. SK 216 874

LAYBY is 1.1 MILES after Ladybower lights, on the right. A57 Snake road.

Please ignore the road closure signs at the Ladybower lights and at Cutthroat bridge. The road isnt shut until into Yorkshire. ( if by thurs it is genuinely closed I have a plan B for parking )

An interesting walk ( especially if you like stones ) with great views. Good wildlife too.

Moderate with a few littleish climbs. Hordron Edge, Bamford Edge, Bole Hill, Stanage Edge, Moscar

A Walk - Cutthroat Bridge
2026-06-04 10:00
This week’s walk starts from the Cutthroat Bridge lay-by (grid ref 217875on OL1) at 10.00. The intended route is 15 miles but can easily be shortened if the weather is poor or we are running late. The plan is to go via Derwent Edge, Howden Dean, Castledge, Strines and Strines Edge.

15 miles

B/C Walk - Great Longstone
2026-06-04 10:00
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8 miles

D Walk - Catch Penny Pool
2026-06-04 10:00
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5.5 miles, easy

A Walk - Yorkshire Day Out
2026-06-07 10:00
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12 miles, moderate

B Walk - Kinder
2026-06-07 10:00
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10 miles, moderate

C Walk - Alstonefield (Change from programme)
2026-06-07 10:00
We walk from Alstonefield into Mill Dale then along the River Dove through Wolfescote Dale turning at Frank i’ the Rocks Bridge into Narrow Dale and back to Alstonefield

The snowdrops and daffodils are long gone but there are newborn lambs and fields yellow-washed with dandelions. AND there is ice cream at Mill Dale (bring cash). We’ll have a proper coffee break near the first Biggin Dale turning and lunch below the caves. The George has opened again, hurray!! So a drink at the George is once more compulsory. And there is sensibly priced food.

Meet at the toilets at 10am to walk at 10.15 am

Route to Alstonefield

· Take the A6 to Buxton. At the roundabout at the bottom of the hill turn left with the A6 as far as Morrison’s roundabout.

· At this roundabout turn right up the hill and go as far as the main traffic lights where you turn left onto A151, the main Asbourne Road

· Follow the A515 for a considerable distance passing signs to Hartington and Biggin. Eventually on the right you will see a sign for Alstonefield (ignore it –it’s a single lane road) and take the next.

· Over the bridge take the right hand road up to Alstonefield, pass the dinosaur and turn right to the toilets.

Please note the new charges for parking at the toilets: £6.60 all day or pay by card and it does keep the toilets maintained.. There are no meters at the Village Hall and Sports Field carparks though the Village Hall Trust asks for donations which is fair enough. To reach the Village Hall car park , go past the toilets and turn sharp left at the next turning. The Hall car park is on the right at the top of the hill. The Sports Field carpark is a little further along towards Wetton.

7 miles, Moderate

D Walk - Cancelled
2026-06-07 10:00, 2026-06-11 10:15

A Walk - Cancelled
2026-06-11 10:00

B Walk - Singing-Ringing Tree
2026-06-11 10:00
The Singing Ringing Tree ramble is 10.4 miles.Start: 10am at the entrance to the Barwise Car Park, (Townley Hall) from the A671 Todmorden Rd, Burnley BB11 3QT Barwise Car Park costs £2 by cash or phone. There are, also several free, parking spaces near the entrance to the car park from the A671. (Be lucky!)There are good views throughout the walk. In particular, from the Singing Ringing Tree (a Panopticon Sculpture) there are views of Pendle Hill, Bowland Fells, Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent, Great Whernside and Burnley FC’s Turf Moor Football Ground (Come’n the Clarets!)It’s a lovely part of the world. For the first hour, or so there’s a steady climb up to the Singing Ringing Tree then it’s a comfortable undulating walk on good paths finishing at Townley Hall Museum and Art Gallery

10.4 miles, moderate

C Walk - Wildboarclough
2026-06-11 10:00
Here are the details for Thursday’s walk.

Directions for walk from Trentabank take the Macc road from Hazel Grove – via Macc ring road (Silk Road) Just after this joins the Leek road out of Macc at first Trafficlights turn left onto Byrons Lane (signposted Sutton, Langley etc) and follow until left turn to Langley. Follow this up to the Leather Smithy pub where road turns right. Continue to end of reservoir bearing right with the road then turning left up to Trentabank. Free parking on rhs of road just before entrance to the car park and visitors centre. Otherwise use the car park (pay & display). Meet at 10.00 for 10.15 am start.

Walk goes up through Macc Forest and onwards to Shutlingsloe (over or round whichever you prefer) – then down the Wildboarclough valley and backthrough Oakencloughand via Hanging Gate and fields. (About 7.5 miles)The weather forecast is not good – high probability of rain so

waterproofs recommended!

7.5 miles, moderate

A Walk - TBA
2026-06-14 10:00
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B Walk - Winster
2026-06-14 10:00

C Walk - Little Longstone / Bakewell
2026-06-14 10:00
Meet at 9:45 for a 10:am Start. 8miles.

The walk will start just past the Packhorse Inn on Butts Road in Little Longstone.

Post Code: DE45 1NN

Sat Nav: SK 190717

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Free parking roadside.

Directions: Too many to choose from: but for a rough guide, Marple, Hayfield, A624 to join up with the A6. Follow this to the roundabout at Higher Halsteads and take the first exit A623 to Sparrowpit, keep on this until you reach the sign on your right B6465 Wardlow, follow this all the way to the Monsal Head Pub and turn left into Butts Lane to the start of walk.

We will start by crossing the fields to Ashford in the Water, where we’ll have coffee break/toilets available, then continue with a steep moderate climb on our way to (but not into) Bakewell.

We will cross the river and take the long northerly path up to the Monsal trail and on to Great Longstone and finally back to the start at Little Longstone.

This is a repeat of the of the walk I did last year, which received excellent reviews.

Good views and landscapes, good terrain, only a few stiles- the broken one of last year has been replaced with a brand new one.

All we need now is some fine weather.

Ps: I rang the Packhorse Pub to see if they could accommodate a group of around 10 to 30 thirsty rambler’s for ‘afters’ – they declined saying that it is peak period and requires bookings.

So no.

8 miles, moderate

D Walk - TBA
2026-06-14 10:00, 2026-06-21 10:00

A Walk - Grindleford
2026-06-18 10:00
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15 miles, moderate

B Walk - Youlgreave (Change from programme)
2026-06-18 10:00
This week’s walk is 10 miles and will starts in Youlgreave at 10am. We will meet in front of the George Hotel, just across the road from the church, in the centre of the village. There is roadside parking on any of the roads leading into the village.The walk takes us up Middleton Dale out into open country through rolling hills to Long Dale. We walk through Long Dale and then through Gratton Dale. The return journey takes us towards Elton but we turn northwards before reaching it. The return path back to Youlgreave takes us through some very attractive countryside.The walk is moderate / easy. I look forward to seeing some of you there.

10 miles, moderate

BC Walk - Peak Forest
2026-06-18 10:00

C Walk - Eyam
2026-06-18 10:00
We head south from Eyam heading towards Black Harry Lane and Black Harry Gate. More about the vagabond Black Harry on the day.

From Black Harry Gate we enter Rough Side and then Coombs Dale before climbing out of the dale to arrive at Stoney Middleton.

From Stoney Middleton we climb up and over to return to Eyam and the tea shops. Finally we will follow footpaths back to the car park.

Meet at 10am for a 10.15am start.

Parking

Park in the Eyam Parish Council Car Park. This is on Hawkhill Road. Post Code S32 5QP. It is just past the Derbyshire Dales District Car Park.

Be careful not to park in the Derbyshire Dales District Council Car Park which is where the toilet block is but go a further 50 metres to the Eyam Parish Council Car Park which is free. There is an honesty box on the left at the entrance to the car park which I’d encourage member to put a few coins in to help maintain the “free” nature of the car park.

7 miles, moderate

D Walk - Dunham
2026-06-18 10:30
This is an easy walk of approximately 6 miles from Dunham. It is mainly flat walking along the trans Pennine Trail, canal path, lanes and established footpaths. There is one incline across a field and just 2 stiles. It starts at the Rope and Anchor pub going to Little Bollington and from there through Dunham Massey Park and into Dunham village and retuning along the canal and Trans Pennine Trail.Directions- from Marple take the A6 and A555 past the airport taking the left hand lane onto the M56Take the junction for Lymm/ Altrincham and follow signs for Altrincham / Dunham Massey.At Roundabout for Altrincham take the A56 road towards Altrincham. At the first set of lights turn left onto Charcoal Road ( Dunham Massey is sign posted). Follow this road for at least 2 miles which goes past Dunham Massey and bends to the right and the Rope and Anchor is on the left.Starting point- Rope and Anchor Pub, Paddock Lane, Dunham Massey, WA14 5RPCar park. Please park at furthest places from the rear of the pub.Starting time of walk 10:30

B Walk - Cown Edge
2026-06-21 10:00
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9 miles, moderate

C Walk - Eyam
2026-06-21 10:00

A Walk - White Peak
2026-06-25 10:00

B Walk - Bolton Abbey
2026-06-25 10:00
