MAD Walkers - Manchester 20s & 30s Rambling Group

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the essentials

You don‘t have to book a place to go on most of our walks - just turn up at the designated meeting place!

All our walks are either car or public transport based - meeting points are detailed in the walk descriptions. More details here.

More information on our walk rating scheme is also here.

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PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE APPROPRIATELY EQUIPPED FOR WALKING!

If you do not have appropriate footwear, or are wearing jeans, the walk leader may refuse to let you join the walk. Before coming on a walk with the MAD Walkers, please read the Before Walking page and our disclaimer. Also check the weather.

lead a walk

Have you got an idea for a walk that YOU could lead? Take a look at our Walk Leader Guidance Notes and submit a walk online or contact us at walks@madwalkers.org.uk.

Need inspiration or walks suggestions? Try http://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/ - over 70 walks in the Peaks alone! Also check out http://www.walkingworld.com/ for loads more walks. Want to find a map? http://www.getamap.co.uk/.

historical walks

Walks in the old format organised by year: 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011

Historical walks in the new format: 2011

walking grades

The following is a summary of our walking grades. More information here.

	Walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections: please enquire with the walk leader beforehand.
	Walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty or a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions e.g. styles & gates. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn and will be fine if it doesn't rain. If, however, rain is forecast or sections of the route are muddy (usually mentioned in the route description), boots will be far more comfortable (and waterproof!).
	Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths, with some sustained ascents or descents. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended
	Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. Mostly, if not all, on unsurfaced rural paths and can be over rough terrain and through open country, including steep ascents and descents. The walk is likely to proceed at a brisk pace, walking at three miles per hour or more for sustained periods. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
	Physically demanding walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. Will most likely include hills and rough country and will likely proceed at a brisk pace, at three miles per hour or more for sustained periods. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are absolutely essential. Extras such as spare food and a torch (check the batteries!) are also recommended. People in doubt about their fitness are advised to contact the walk leader in advance.
	Walks for experienced and very fit walkers with additional technical skills, which may include scrambling, ropes and the use of ice axe and crampons. Confident movement over the whole range of terrain in the UK including steep and exposed ground is often required. The right footwear and warm waterproof clothing for all weather conditions is essential. A sign-up system is usually in place for these walks and if you have any doubts, we strongly recommend you contact the walk leader in advance for further details.

scrambling grades

Scrambling covers the gap between hiking up steep ground and rock-climbing. It begins when you need to use your hands for balance/support and ends where rock-climbing begins, and is graded accordingly to difficulty (grade 1 being the easiest through to grade 3/4 the hardest).
More detail on scrambling grades below. If you haven’t been on a scramble with us before, read our scrambling guide first.

	Grade 1 (Minimum Exposure) - Grade 1 scrambles encompass routes which are always obvious and have varying levels of exposure. Grade 1 routes with minimal/slight exposure will have some (but minimal) exposure to heights - these include Wilderness Gully near Saddleworth, Cribau and easier Tryfan North Ridge routes in Snowdonia.
	Grade 1 (Exposed) - still Grade 1 (easy), but routes are more exposed, either directly on or nearby the route. Examples include Crib Goch, harder routes on Tryfan North Ridge and Jack’s Rake in the Lakes.
	Grade 2 scrambles are almost always exposed and have an intermediate level of difficulty. Route-finding is not always obvious, but the walk leader will guide as necessary. You should have existing scrambing experience and be comfortable with scrambling at Grade 1 level before progressing to Grade 2. Sinister Gully on Bristly Ridge borders on a Grade 2 scramble.
	Grade 3/4 scrambles cover the blurred boundary between hard scrambles and easy rock-climbs. Grade 4 assignment to scrambles is going out of fashion as it arguably coincides with the lower end of the traditional climbing grades, i.e. Moderate and above. Instead, the slightly lower Grade 3 is often assigned to the area of difficulty immediately below a Moderate rock climb, where the terrain is still classed as scrambling. Grade 3 scrambles are for the experienced scrambler only who has a head for heights. Guides will always carry a confidence rope and may insist that it be used for some sections of a grade 3 route for safety reasons. Pinnacle Ridge on St Sunday Crag has a sustained vertical pitch of around 6m and is classed as a Grade 3 scramble.

right to ramble

As walkers, we need to be aware of protecting our ‘right of way’ on highways, bridleways, byways and footpaths.

Unfortunately, it is a fact that many rural footpaths have become neglected, overgrown and impassable. Even worse, some landowners deliberately deter walkers by damaging, diverting and obstructing footpaths that cross their land.

More details of how to protect our Right to Ramble can be found here.

disclaimer

Everybody who walks with MAD Walkers does so at their own risk. That is not to say we only do gruelling treks for the fitness elite nor walk in unsafe areas. Check out the programme to see the variety on offer. We aim to cater for all! However the outdoors can be challenging and potentially dangerous and we, as part of a charity, cannot accept responsibility for the safety of people on our walks or weekends away. Talk to the walks‘ leaders or email us for further friendly advice.

walk display filter

‘Suitable for New Members’ only
Public Transport Walks
Car Based Walks
Direct Transport Walks


25	South of Stanage
	Public Transport based walk with Sarah Peppiatt.	18.5 mi	930m


	A long walk and varied walk over some of the less visited moorland to the south of Stanage, including several climbs and some pretty woodland.

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

08:25	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 08:45. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Either an off-peak day return ticket to Grindleford (£10.20) or if travelling in on public transport to Piccadilly, a Wayfarer may be more suitable (£10 - purchase in advance from GMPTE travelshop or manned station)
08:45	Train departs for the walk start at Grindleford Station.
09:45	Walk starts at Grindleford Station.
Return	from Hathersage Station. x:32 until 20:53 then 22:41


	Waypoints:	Grindleford Station, Padley Gorge; Longshaw Lodge, Totley Moor; Flask Edge Trig; Big Moor; Ramsley Reservoir; Smeekley Woods; Old Fanshaw Hall; Gill Woods; Totley Bents; Blacka Woods; Houndkirk Moor;
	Extra Info:	This is a fairly challenging walk with no easy bailout points so please be sure you're capable of doing the walk at a reasonable pace before coming. If you wish to drive, Hathersage station has a car park whereas Grindleford Station does not, so it would probably be best to join us on the train when it stop at Hathersage at 09:42. Please inform the walk leader or the walks coordinator if you plan to do this so they know to expect you. OS Maps OL 1 and 24


25	Chelford to Macclesfield
	Public Transport based walk suitable for New Members, with Jon Buckland.	8.5 mi	250m


	A pleasant afternoon walk through Cheshire. Starting from Chelford the walk covers 8.5 miles with great views of Cheshire including Jodrell Bank. We will finish in Macclesfield and for those that want to, we will be going for a couple of drinks in Macclesfield town centre.

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

11:45	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 12:04. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	£10 Wayfarer ticket
12:04	Train departs for the walk start at Chelford.
12:40	Walk starts at Chelford.
Return	from Macclesfield Station. XX:12, XX:20, XX:41- the times change slightly later into the evening.


	Waypoints:	Chelford station, Alderley road, Stubby lane, Bollington lane, A34, Fernhill, Higher Park farm, Highlees woods, Whirley farm, The Mount, Longmass, Broken Cross, Macclesfield hospital, Macclesfield sta
	Other:	This walk was reccied at the end of January and some fields were exceptionally muddy and wet. Please ensure you have the correct kit - walking boots, gaiters/waterproof trousers. Please eat your lunch on the train out from Piccadilly as there won't be a lunch stop. This is a linear walk and Macclesfield and Chelford are on separate train lines. You would have to change at Stockport to return to your car by train or use the hourly bus service between Macclesfield and Chelford (27A), if you are driving.


26	Buxton to Whalley Bridge
	Public Transport based walk with Phil Walters.	9.0 mi	250m


	A walk from Buxton across the moors to the Goyt Valley and then following the Fernilee reservoir and the midshire way into Whaley Bridge.

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

09:30	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 09:47. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Off-peak day return to Buxton: £9.20. A Duo ticket for two adults is also available for £13.80. However, if you need to catch the tram or bus to get to Piccadilly, a £10 Wayfarer ticket would probably be better value depending on your travel costs.
09:47	Train departs for the walk start at Buxton Train Station.
11:00	Walk starts at Buxton Train Station.
Return	from Whaley Bridge Station. xx:44


	Waypoints:	Buxton station, Cavendish golf course, Watford Farm, The Beet, Wild Moor, Erwood Reservoir, Fernilee Reservoir, Madscar Farm, Midshire Way, Glebe Farm, Reddish Farm, Toddbrook Reservoir, Whaley Bridge
	Extras:	Parts of this walk cross the moors above Buxton. These footpaths can be muddy. Gaiters are advised. This is a linear walk. If travelling by car, the return service from Whaley Bridge to Buxton leaves at xx.31, or alternatively park in Whaley Bridge and catch the 10:32 to Buxton, £4.80 single.


	1	xxx
		Public Transport based walk with xxx. More details to follow.


3	Cuddington Circular via Little Budworth
	Public Transport based walk with Max Townsend.	11.0 mi	50m


	Circular walk south of Cuddington to explore Little Budworth Village and Country Park.

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

10:00	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 10:17. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Day return to Cuddington £10
10:17	Train departs for the walk start at Cuddington Train Station.
11:25	Walk starts at Cuddington Train Station.
Return	from Cuddington Train Station. xx:27


	Extra:	Pub stops in Little Budworth and at the end of the walk.


4	Becky's Beer & Bangers Bash!
	Public Transport based walk with Becky Lea.	7.5 mi	200m

A short easy walk around the hills of south east Macclesfield, then back to the 'Sutton Hall Inn' (Becky's local) to partake in their 'Beer & Bangers event' (11 different sausage dishes, complemented by 11 different cask ales):
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/suttonhall/events/

NOTE: If you wish to eat at Sutton Hall, please let Becky know by email
beckysarahlea@hotmail.com

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

11:10	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 11:27. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Off peak day return to Macclesfield: £8.30
11:27	Train departs for the walk start at Macclesfield Station.
11:49	Walk starts at Macclesfield Station.
Return	from Macclesfield Station. xx.15, xx.42 until 23:01, 23:13, 23:46


	Waypoints:	Macclesfield Canal, The Hollins, Langley, Ridge Hall Farm, FoxBank, Hanginggate Farm, Sutton Reservoir, Sutton Lane Ends, Sutton Hall
	Notes::	Walk leader will be meeting the walk at Macclesfield Station. There will be a 2 mile walk back to the station (along the canal or the road) at the end and so you should bring a torch.


10	Wilmslow Circular
	Public Transport based walk with Owain Roberts.	11.0 mi	100m


	A walk taking in parkland, the periphery of Manchester Airport, farmland and a couple of pubs

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

10:00	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 10:20. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Day return to Wilmslow £4:50 (valid on Virgin Trains only)
10:20	Train departs for the walk start at Wilmslow Station.
10:35	Walk starts at Wilmslow Station.
Return	from Wilmslow Station. 16:29, 17:29


	Waypoints:	River Bollin, Manchester Airport runway, Mobberley Hall Farm, Knolls Green, Graveyard Lane, Saltersley Moss Nature Reserve, Lindow Common
	Extras:	Gaiters or waterproof trousers may be useful - recent walks around here have found very muddy and wet fields!


10	Lady Clough and the Hern Stones
	Public Transport based walk with Sarah Peppiatt.	15.0 mi	994m


	A varied circuit from Glossop that swings round the back of Kinder and up through the woods of Lady Clough before returning over the Bleaklow moors to Glossop.

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

09:00	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 09:18. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Return ticket to Glossop £3.90
09:18	Train departs for the walk start at Glossop Station.
09:50	Walk starts at Glossop Station.
Return	from Glossop Station. Every half hour at X:09 and X:39 until 19:39 then hourly at X:39 until 22:39


	Waypoints:	Glossop; Bray Clough; Mill Hill; Ashop Clough; Lady Clough; Pennine Way; Hern Clough; Hern Stones; Dow Clough; Yellowslacks Ridge
	Extra info:	This is a fairly challenging walk so please be sure you can complete it at a reasonable pace. There are no reasonable early exits! Some of the walk is off path and most of it is likely to be very muddy after wet weather. Gaiters and waterproofs will probably be useful! OS Map Ex 1


	11	Mytholmroyd circular
		Public Transport based walk with Phil Walters. More details to follow.


17	New Mills to Edale
	Public Transport based walk with David Bratley.	11.7 mi	620m

A walk with a little of everything: canals, tramways, lots of TPXs and hills, not to mention the sheep.

The walk starts alongside the canal and then follows the tramway to Chapel Milton, where we start to head uphill. We pass a place to clean up(!) before heading to Rushup edge where we might find a seat & then it's Edale.

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

10:30	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 10:45. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Wayfarer £10
10:45	Train departs for the walk start at New Mills Central Station.
11:15	Walk starts at New Mills Central Station.
Return	from Edale Station. xx.45 approx. until 19:47, then 21:08 and 22:56


	Waypoints:	Peak Forest Canal, Peak Forest Tramway, Chapel Milton, Wash, Roych Farm, Green Low, Rushup Edge, Edale.
	Extras:	No Toilets at walk start, possibly a pub in the middle, pace dependent and one at the end.


	18	Foulridge circular
		Car based walk with Mark Roper. More details to follow.


	A car-based circular walk from Foulridge


24	Sowerby Bridge
	Public Transport based walk suitable for New Members, with Angela Robinson.	5.0 mi	200m

This walk heads out of Sowerby Bridge, following old transport links before gradually climbing the valley sides and meandering through woodland. After walking around the hilltop township of Norland, we descend back into the town.

Back in Sowerby Bridge you may wish to sample some local ale at 'The Works' (food served until 5pm) and 'Jubilee Refreshment Rooms', which is conveniently situated a few metres from the platform for the train home.

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

11:00	Meet at Manchester Victoria for the train at 11:21. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Off peak day return to Sowerby Bridge £9.60 Northern Duo tickets- buy 2 adult tickets, get 2nd for half price
11:21	Train departs for the walk start at Sowerby Bridge.
12:08	Walk starts at Sowerby Bridge.
Return	from Sowerby Bridge. 14:59 15:20 then xx:59 xx:19 xx:31 until 19:19, then xx:19 until 23:19


	Waypoints:	Sowerby Bridge Train Station, Canal Wharf, North Dean Woods, Norland Moor, Sowerby Bridge Train Station
	Extra:	Walk leader meeting on train at Todmorden No toilets at walk start, use those on the train This walk may be muddy in places, gaiters advisable


25	Huddersfield to Marsden
	Public Transport based walk with Jon Buckland.	12.0 mi	500m

A good linear walk venturing to parts not regularly visited by the group. This was reccied mid-February and was muddy so please bring appropriate kit. There will be two small stream crossings on the walk.

Note: Based on the reccie we will be aiming to get the 16:50 train back, however if you are making plans for after the walk, please factor in that we maybe on the 17:50 train. The return train arrives into Manchester Victoria.

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

10:30	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 10:42. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Huddersfield Off Peak Day Return £11.60.
10:42	Train departs for the walk start at Huddersfield Train Station.
11:11	Walk starts at Huddersfield Train Station.
Return	from Marsden Station. 16:50, 17:50, 18:50, 19:50


	Waypoints:	Huddersfield train station, Reap Hirst, A629, Peat Ponds Farm, A643, Kirklees Way, Outlane, Round Ings Road, Kirklees Way, Crimea Lane, Intake Road, Merry Dale, Cop Hill, Bents, Mount Pleasant, Marsde
	Notes:	Please note, this walk leaves Manchester from Piccadilly and arrives back in to Victoria, or you need to change at Stalybridge.


	31	Adlington to Macclesfield
		Public Transport based walk with Andy Buckley. More details to follow.


31	Kinder Circuit
	Public Transport based walk with Sarah Peppiatt.	18.0 mi	1200m


	A dramatic high level circuit of Kinder, beginning with the interesting route up Grindsbrook Clough and then proceeding anti-clockwise all the way round the top of Kinder, before returning down Grindsbrook Knoll to Edale. If the weather's good the views will be fantastic!

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

08:30	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 08:45. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Either a return ticket to Edale (£10.10) or if you're travelling in by public transport a Wayfarer ticket (£10 purchasable in advance from manned stations or travel shops)
08:45	Train departs for the walk start at Edale Station.
09:30	Walk starts at Edale Station.
Return	from Edale Station. Hourly at xx:47 until 21:08 and 22:56


	Waypoints:	Edale Station; Grindsbrook Clough; The Nab; Crookstone; North Edge; Kinder Downfall; Kinder Low; Crowden Brook; Grindsbrook Knoll; Edale station
	Extra info:	This walk is likely to be very muddy: gaiters would be an advantage. This is a long walk for the time of year, and if very wet can be quite hard going. Please be sure you're capable of the full walk as there are few bail out points. OS Map Ex 1


	7	Hebden Bridge
		Public Transport based walk with Andy Buckley. More details to follow.


	14	Alport Castles from Edale
		Public Transport based walk with David Bratley. More details to follow.


	A trip to the Castles, via Ringing Roger and finishing in Glossop - more details to follow.


	21	A walk around Littleborough
		Public Transport based walk with Gavin Poulton. More details to follow.


	A walk around Littleborough that will be suitable for new members. More details in the new year.


21	A Walk to Celebrate 80 Years since the Kinder Trespass & 8 Years of MAD Walkers! (The Half Walk)
	Public Transport based walk with Chris Wright (Sheffield 20s & .	7.5 mi	500m
This event is joint with Sheffield and Leeds 20s & 30s Groups.


	A linear walk to celebrate the 80th Aniversary of the kinder trespass taking the route out of Edale used by the Sheffield-based trespassers up Grindsbrook & over to Kinder Low before splitting from the other group and heading down Jacob's Ladder back to Edale

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

09:30	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 09:45. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Wayfarer £10 includes transport into the Manchester if you live within the Zone Check the zone @ For Buses: http://www.tfgm.com/pdfmaps/Wayfarer_busmap_2010.pdf or for Trains: http://www.tfgm.com/pdfmaps/Wayfarer_Rail_diagram_2010.pdf
09:45	Train departs for the walk start at Edale Station.
10:47	Walk starts at Edale Station.
Return	from Edale Station. xx:47 until 19:47


	Waypoints:	Edale, Grindsbrook Clough, Kinder Low, Jacobs Ladder, Barber Booth, Edale,


21	A Walk to Celebrate 80 Years since the Kinder Trespass & 8 Years of MAD Walkers (The Full Walk)!
	Public Transport based walk with Adrian Radcliffe.	12.0 mi	500m
This is a joint walk with the Leeds and Sheffield 20s and 30s Ramblers Groups.


	A linear walk to celebrate the 80th Aniversary of the kinder trespass taking the route out of Edale used by the Sheffield-based trespassers up Grindsbrook & over to Kinder Low and following going back down the route used by the Lanchashire branch of the Communist-inspired British Workers & Sport Federation, down William Clough and into Hayfield before the final few miles back to New Mills Central for the return Train!

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

09:30	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 09:45. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Wayfarer £10 includes transport into the Manchester if you live within the Zone Check the zone @ For Buses: http://www.tfgm.com/pdfmaps/Wayfarer_busmap_2010.pdf or for Trains: http://www.tfgm.com/pdfmaps/Wayfarer_Rail_diagram_2010.pdf
09:45	Train departs for the walk start at Edale Station.
10:47	Walk starts at Edale Station.
Return	from New Mills Station. xx:01 until 20:01 then xx:30 until 22:30


	Waypoints:	Edale, Grindsbrook Clough, Kinder Low, Kinder Downfall, William Clough, Kinder Res. Hayfield, New Mills Central


28	Grindleford to Grindleford with stuff in between!
	Public Transport based walk with Phil Barnes.	11.0 mi	670m


	Subject to change, but the plan is for a circular walk from Grindleford railway station taking us over Sir William Hill to Eyam and along the Derwent Valley Heritage Trail to Grindleford and the pub.

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

09:30	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 09:45. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Off-Peak Day Return £10.20
09:45	Train departs for the walk start at Grindleford Station.
10:46	Walk starts at Grindleford Station.
Return	from Grindleford Station. 16:29, 17:29, 18:28, 19:29 (no changes) 16:46, 17:44, 18:46 (change at Sheffield)


	Waypoints:	Coppice Wood, Leadmill Bridge, Hazelford, Highlow Wood, Mill Wood, Sir William Hill, Eyam, Riley Wood, Knouchley Farm, Froggatt Bridge, Spooner Lane, Grindleford
	Notes:	Availability of toilets and the possibility of pub stops, etc. to be confirmed after reccie


28	Limestone Dales
	Public Transport based walk with Sarah Peppiatt.	22.0 mi	1161m


	A long but very pretty walk intended mainly as a training walk for those contemplating the Mid Summer Challenge Walk in June. However the walk is open to anybody as long as you're up for the distance!

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

08:30	Meet at Manchester Piccadilly for the train at 08:45. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Either return to Grindleford £10.10 or a Wayfarer ticket (£10 - must be purchased in advance from travelshop or manned station). The Wayfarer can also be used on buses from Tideswell should you wish to cut the walk short - see extra information below.
08:45	Train departs for the walk start at Grindleford Station.
09:45	Walk starts at Grindleford Station.
Return	from Grindleford Station. hourly at X:39 until 21:00


	Waypoints:	Grindleford; Froggat Bridge; Stoney Middleton; Rough Side; Great Longstone; Ashford in the Water; Monsal Dale; Cressbrook Dale; Tideswell Dale; Tideswell; Little Hucklow; Bradwell; Brough; Hope
	Extra info:	This is a long walk with very few bail out points before Tideswell and needs to be done at a brisk pace. Please be sure you're capable of completing the walk. It is possible to leave the walk at Tideswell (making it a 16 mile walk), but you will need to be able to walk at the pace of the main group. Travel arrangements from Tideswell are as follows: Hourly buses at X:23 to Buxton (trains back from Buxton to Manchester every hour at X:27). Last bus from Tideswell to Buxton 18:28. Occasional buses from Tideswell to Grindleford (short walk to station then required - trains from Grindleford hourly at X:28) at 16:28 and 19:22. A Wayfarer ticket will cover all this, so if you're not sure you want to do the entire route you'd do better to buy a Wayfarer ticket; OS Maps Ex 1 and 24


	12	Sowerby Bridge to Littleborough
		Public Transport based walk with Angela Robinson. More details to follow.


	19	New members walk
		Public Transport based walk with Walk leader needed!. More details to follow.


	A relatively flat (<100-200m), relatively short walk (5-6 miles) in a nice part of Manchester reached by public transport on a Saturday - how can you resist! Contact walks@madwalkers.org.uk to volunteer your services as walk leader and walk where you like!


	26	Around Keswick
		Car based walk with Jon Buckland and Andy Buckley. More details to follow.


	A walk somewhere around Keswick! We'll be staying in Keswick that night for the walk the day after if anyone wants to join us.


	27	A walk around Keswick
		Car based walk with Jon Buckland and Andy Buckley. More details to follow.


	The second day walk of Jon and Andy's Keswick visit! The walk leaders will be meeting people coming from Manchester at the walk start.


16	MAD Walkers Mid Summer Challenge Walk
	Public Transport based walk with Sarah Peppiatt.	27.0 mi	2116m

Need a challenge to get your teeth into for the New Year? Look no further: the Mid-Summer Challenge Walk - 27 miles over Black Hill, Bleaklow, Kinder Scout and the Great Ridge, with a total ascent equivalent to climbing Snowdon twice! Do it for fun or if you need a bit more motivation why not choose a favourite charity and get your friends to sponsor you?.

Meet & Travel arrangements - Public Transport

We’ll use public transport from Manchester to travel to and return from the walk start/end.
Itinerary is below - click station links for map and further information.

07:15	Meet at Manchester Victoria for the train at 07:40. You will need to purchase a ticket prior to meeting.
	Suggested ticket:	Wayfarer ticket (£10 - purchase in advance from any manned station or GMPT travel shop) plus a single from Greenfield to Marsden (£5.40)
07:40	Train departs for the walk start at Marsden Station.
08:15	Walk starts at Marsden Station.
Return	from Hope Rail Station. 19:39; 21:00; 22:48


	Waypoints:	Wessenden Reservoir; Black Hill; Hey Moss; Crowden; Torside Clough; Bleaklow Head; Upper North Grains; Lady Clough; Seal Edge; Golden Clough; Edale; Hollins Cross; Lose Hill; Hope: Hope Station
	Extra Info:	This is a hard walk!! Please do not just turn up for this unless you are absolutely confident of your ability to complete this walk at a brisk pace (or are confident of your ability to navigate yourself to an alternative finish). This walk is over remote moorland with few bailout points so you must be properly equipped, including full waterproofs, good boots and warm layers whatever the weather. Please bring at least 2 l of water - more if it's hot and plenty of food - you'll need it! This is not a car based walk - unless you want a very very late finish to your day. Ex Map OS 1. Any questions put them up on the MadWalkers facebook page and leader will respond there.


	23	New members walk
		Public Transport based walk with Walk leader needed!. More details to follow.


	A relatively flat (<100-200m), relatively short walk (5-6 miles) in a nice part of Manchester reached by public transport on a Saturday - how can you resist! Contact walks@madwalkers.org.uk to volunteer your services as walk leader and walk where you like!


	27	Evening walk: Bury to Whitefield
		Public Transport based walk with Al. More details to follow.


	A Metro-based linear walk in combination with a social in Whitefield.


	30	Sandstone Trail part 1
		Public Transport based walk with Bayda'a Nasralla. More details to follow.


	7	Sandstone Trail part 2
		Public Transport based walk with Bayda'a Nasralla. More details to follow.


	14	Sandstone Trail part 3
		Public Transport based walk with Bayda'a Nasralla. More details to follow.


	15	Hellifield to Settle
		Public Transport based walk with Al. More details to follow.


	A linear walk from Hellifield to Settle taking advantage of the Dalesrail service.


	21	Sandstone Trail part 4
		Public Transport based walk with Bayda'a Nasralla. More details to follow.


	25	Evening walk: Chorlton
		Direct Transport based walk with Al. More details to follow.


	A circular evening walk around Chorlton followed by a social.


	28	Sandstone Trail part 5 - the finale!
		Public Transport based walk with Bayda'a Nasralla. More details to follow.


	18	Urmston circular
		Direct Transport based walk with Al. More details to follow.


	A circular walk around Urmston, followed by a social!


	19	Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Settle
		Public Transport based walk with Al. More details to follow.


	A linear walk from Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Setlle taking advantage of the Dalesrail service.


	16	Hellifield to Clitheroe
		Public Transport based walk suitable for New Members, with Al. More details to follow.


	A linear walk from Hellifield to Clitheroe, taking advantage of the Dalesrail service.


	22	New members walk
		Public Transport based walk with Walk leader needed!. More details to follow.


	A relatively flat (<100-200m), relatively short walk (5-6 miles) in a nice part of Manchester reached by public transport on a Saturday - how can you resist! Contact walks@madwalkers.org.uk to volunteer your services as walk leader and walk where you like!


	26	Evening walk: Didsbury and Fletcher Moss
		Public Transport based walk with Al. More details to follow.


	A circular walk around Didsbury and Fletcher Moss park, with a social afterwards at The Didsbury pub.


	20	New members walk
		Public Transport based walk with Walk leader needed!. More details to follow.


	A relatively flat (<100-200m), relatively short walk (5-6 miles) in a nice part of Manchester reached by public transport on a Saturday - how can you resist! Contact walks@madwalkers.org.uk to volunteer your services as walk leader and walk where you like!


	28	Forest of Bowland (secret valley)
		Car based walk suitable for New Members, with Al. More details to follow.


	A circular car-based walk around the Forest of Bowland.


	24	New members walk
		Public Transport based walk with Walk leader needed. More details to follow.


	A relatively flat (<100-200m), relatively short walk (5-6 miles) in a nice part of Manchester reached by public transport on a Saturday - how can you resist! Contact walks@madwalkers.org.uk to volunteer your services as walk leader and walk where you like!


	8	Santa walk!
		Public Transport based walk with Andy Buckley. More details to follow.