Double Dam! It's the Bank Holiday!

Train based walk Leader: Becky Lea (meeting at walk start) 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 Furness Vale railway station Transport to Walk Start: 10:47 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Buxton). Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Whaley Bridge Return £10.80 Walk Start: Furness Vale railway station at 11:40 Return Services: 17:16; 19:16; 21:16 Waypoints: Bridgemont, Kettleshulme, Taxal, Fernilee Reservoir, Taxal, Horwich End, Whaley Bridge Extra: No toilets at walk start. No toilets on the route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs) Sunday, 30 August 2026 Start time: 11:40 am Estimated finish time: 5:00 pm Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 15.3km / 9.5mi Ascent: 550m / 1804ft Type: linear Join us for this Sunday linear walk exploring this lesser known part of the Goyt Valley, starting at Furness Vale and ending at Whaley Bridge. We will skirt Whaley Bridge, climb up to the lovely Taxal Edge and take in two reservoirs and dams, before getting back to Whaley Bridge for refreshments.