Chinley Three Peaks

Train based walk

Leader: Annie

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Chinley Railway Station

Transport to Walk Start: 09:48 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chinley (final destination Sheffield)

This train can be extremely busy, so we would advise making your way to it when it arrives at the platform

Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Chinley Return £12.40

Walk Start: Chinley Railway Sstation at 10:25

Return Services: xx:54

Waypoints: Moseley House Farm, Otter Brook, Sandy Lane, South Head, Mount Famine, Foxholes Clough, Chinley Churn (North), Cracken Edge

Extra: No toilets at walk start. No toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Saturday, 28 November 2026
Start time: 10:25 am
Estimated finish time: 4:00 pm
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent: 610m / 2001ft
Type: circular

This is a very much an undulating walk, including 3 major climbs; South Head (1621ft/494m), Mount Famine (1552ft/473m) and Chinley Churn (1499ft/457m). Some paths are edgy and rocky. Walking boots are essential. On the higher ground it can be windier and colder.so appropriate clothing must be worn.