Manchester Coach Rambles

Led Walks using Coach and Public Transport

Area Ramblers Sunday Walks

Trial/Taster Walk for New Walkers.  This walk is for those who are new to walking in a group, or those who had in the past but would like to join a group walk now.  The Trial/Taster Walk Leader would most welcome you on the Walk.    You must be reasonably fit and able to walk a distance between 4-6 miles (maximum of 4 hours of walking).For more details on these walks, please visit   Greater Manchester and High Peak Area - About the Area Walks (manchester-ramblers.org.uk)

26 June -  Appley Bridge Circular 
 
Leader -  Frank   (0161 881 6935) MODERATE    Distance - no more than 10 miles 
 
No Booking Required 
 
Meeting Place and Time -   Train from Victoria  Station @10.19 CHANGE TO 10.34
 
Walk Starting time -  11.27 @ Appley Bridge Station after the arrival of the train  
 
Car Parking  - Available at Appley Bridge Station 
 
Train Ticket -   Return Appley Bridge  

 Walk Route -  Leader will  give details of route on the day

Expected time back in Appley Bridge   - no later than 4.30pm 
 
 Walking boots and clothes (waterproof anorak in wet weather conditions) are essential
To bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks.
 10 July  -  Whaley Bridge  Circular 
 
Leader -  Roger  (077291685450)   MODERATE      Distance - 9 miles  (Ascent 1,400ft)
 
No Booking Required 
 
Meeting Place and Time -   Train from Piccadilly  Station @9.45  
 
Walk Starting time -   10.23  @ Whaley Bridge Station after the arrival of the train  
 
Car Parking  - Car parking is available at Whaley Bridge Canal Basin or on the main road.
 
Train Ticket -   Return Whaley Bridge 

 Walk Route - Whaley Bridge Station, Memorial Park, Taxal, Windgather Rocks, Kettleshulme, Dipping Stone, Toddbrook Reservoir and finally back to the Station. (Ascent 1,400ft) 

Expected time back in Whaley Bridge    - no later than 4.00 for the 4.12pm train back to Manchester Piccadilly Station 
 
 Walking boots and clothes (waterproof anorak in wet weather conditions) are essential
To bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks.
 
24 July  -  To be Advertised 
07 August   -  To be Advertised 
 
21 August   -  Hindley  Circular 
 
Leader -  Alan (07714 826899)  MODERATE   Distance - no more than 10 miles 
 
No Booking Required 
 
Meeting Place and Time -   Train from Victoria Station @10.19  
 
Walk Starting time -  @ Hindley Station after the arrival of the train . Leader to meet party at Hindley Station. 
 
Car Parking  - Available at Hindley   Station 
 
Train Ticket -   Return Hindley 

 Walk Route -  To be advertised nearer the date

Expected time back in Hindley - no later than 4.30pm 
 
 Walking boots and clothes (waterproof anorak in wet weather conditions) are essential
To bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks. 
 
04 September  -  Hope to Hathersage 
 
Leader -  Jeff (0161 766 4683)  MODERATE   Distance - no more than 10 miles 
 
No Booking Required 
 
Meeting Place and Time -   Train from Piccadilly  Station @9.31  
 
Walk Starting time -  @ Hope Station after the arrival of the train . 
 
Car Parking  - Available at Hope Station 
 
Train Ticket -   Return Hathersage  

 Walk Route -  To be advertised nearer the date

Expected time back in Hathersage Station - no later than 4.30pm (Car Users - a short train journey back to Hope Station)
 
 Walking boots and clothes (waterproof anorak in wet weather conditions) are essential
To bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks. 
 
18 September - To be Advertised 
02 October -To be Advertised
16 October - To be Advertised 
30 October   -  Altrincham to Styal 
 
Leader -  Jeff  (0161 766 4683)  MODERATE   Distance - no more than 10 miles 
 
No Booking Required 
 
Meeting Place and Walk Starting Time -   Altrincham Interchange  @10.15 
Trains from Piccadilly Station to Altrincham - Trams and buses from city centre to Altrincham 
  
Car Parking  - Available at Altrincham Interchange 
 
Walk Route -  To be advertearer the date
 
Expected time back in Styal station  - no later than 4.30pm ( Car Users - Buses available from Styal back to Altrincham)
 
 Walking boots and clothes (waterproof anorak in wet weather conditions) are essential
To bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks.