Leader
Phil O
Description
This is a 4.5 mile walk around the outskirts of Marple. It is easy, mainly flat with varied terraine along well established paths and tracks. It begins in the centre of Marple then follows the Peak Forest canal. There will be a lunch stop at the ancient Chadkirk Chapel before a gentle climb to the site of Marple Hall and a short stretch of the Middlewood Way. Crossing Marple Golf Club (carefully!) to join the Macclesfield Canal towpath the walk returns to the starting point.
There are no places to buy refreshments en route so bring what you need: including sun cream and water. There will be pub and teashop opportunities in Marple at the end. Dogs welcome on this walk.
Starting Point and Time
Outside Marple Library at 12.30 pm
Directions to Starting Point
Take the A626 from Stockport for about four miles. Where the A626 bears left at lights, continue straight on into the centre of Marple. After Costa Coffee turn left into Memorial Park. The Library is straight ahead and there is a car park which is free on Sundays. The postcode for the library is SK6 6BA.
There is an hourly train service from Manchester Piccadilly and buses from Stockport. Contact Phil if you are using public transport
Contact
On the day contact Phil on 07842 144239
