Whaley Bridge circular (short alternative)

Train based walk

Leader: Paul G

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 Whaley Bridge Station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:51 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Buxton)

Suggested Ticket: Off-Peak Day Return to Whaley Bridge. £10.80

Walk Start: 11:40 at Whaley Bridge railway station

Waypoints: Reservoir Rd, Start Lane, Kishfield Lane, Flatts lane, (Swan inn), Stocks Farm, Wrights Farm, Clough Farm, Needham Farm, Taxal Moor Rd, Taxal Church, Lodge Wood, Reddish Lane, Memorial Gardens

Return Services: xx:32 & xx:03

Extra: There are no toilets at walk start. There are no toilets on the walk. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs).

Saturday, 31 October 2026
Start time: 11:40 am
Estimated finish time: 3:30 pm
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent: 300m / 984ft
Type: circular

This is a shortish countryside walk starting and finishing at Whaley Bridge station.

It will be on quiet lanes with some field walking and forest paths.

It could be muddy after heavy rain, so appropriate footwear must be worn.