Styal Circular

This short 6 miles walk is part of the Sunday Walks Winter Programme as advertised on the Manchester Ramblers website for members and non members. We are now delighted to open the walk to members of the Meet up site. Please book your place on this site. We look forward to see you on the walk. You have to be fit and able to walk at a moderate pace for at least 3 hours.

Leader -Roger Jubb (07729 168545)
Note – if you need to contact the leader on the morning of the walk, please do contact him on mobile 07729 168545 and NOT via messages on Meet up.
Distance - 6 miles

Meeting Time – 10.33 train Piccadilly Station

Walk Start Time- The walk will start at Styal station after the arrival of the 10.33 from Manchester Piccadilly due at 11.11
Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as nationalrail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.

Train ticket - return to Styal
Limited car parking is available at Styal station but free car parking at the National Trust - Quarry Bank which is just across Styal Road from the station should you wish to travel by car.

Walk route - Styal Station, Quarry Bank Mill/Toilets, Twinnies Bridge, Lindow Common, Morley Green, Rylands Farm, Bollin Valley/ Gaint's Castle Bridge/Oxbow Bridge, Norcliffe Chapel, Styal Golf Course & back to Styal Station.
This walk has climbs of up to 100ft, with total ascent of 266ft.

Expected time back at Styal Station - no later than 14.30pm in time for the 15:06 hrs train back to Manchester Piccadilly. The next train is 15:41 hrs

Additional Notes:
Walking boots or shoes and clothing (waterproof jacket in wet weather conditions) essential.
Please bring a light lunch and non-alcoholic drinks.