Marple Circular

This walk will now start at 12:15. Patrick 

Walk leader :  Patrick P

Grading of walk :  Easy

Walk details :  This is a relatively easy, 4 mile, circular walk that takes in part of Marple Bridge, the Roman Lakes and a section of the Upper High Peak Canal. While most of the walk is flat and on established tracks, there are a couple of steady inclines to negotiate. There may be occasional muddy stretches if it has been wet, so appropriate footwear is recommended. There will be a short stop for lunch by the River Goyt just after the Roman Lakes. There is a pub at the end of the walk if anyone wants suitable refreshment.

Risk assessment :  A risk assessment was carried out 29/09/2024. A summary of identified risks is below:

We will be walking alongside a main road at the start and finish of the walk, and on country lanes which may have occasional traffic. The paths are good, but there are occasional rocky sections. We will be walking on a Canal towpath towards the end of the walk, so take care near the water. We cross an old pack horse bridge, which also requires care. This is a dog friendly walk, with no livestock nearby

Start time and meeting point :  Meet at 12:15 at the free car park on the right just below Marple Station.

Directions to the start :  Marple can be reached from J27 of the M60. Take the A626, and follow this to Marple via St Mary’s Way, Offerton Lane and then Stockport Rd. Turn left in Marple onto Station Rd, and head just past Marple Station down Brabyn’s Brow to the car park on the right.  For anyone arriving at Marple by train, turn left out of the station car park and the meeting point is about 50 yards on your right.

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Public transport :  Buses to Marple are few and far between, so the train is recommended. The 10.45 from Piccadilly (usually platform 1 or 2) should arrive at 11.07; the return train is at 14:10 0r 15.10, arriving at 14.34 or 15:34: £4.65 or free with a GMPT senior pass.

Contact number on the day :  07708152106

Booking : Book your walk here

Changes and cancellation :  Very occasionally, due to severe weather or another serious event, a walk may be cancelled. In these instances, a note will be added to the website at least TWO HOURS before the start time. So, do check the website before you set out, and if in doubt use the walk leader’s mobile contact number. Every effort will be made to contact you should a walk be cancelled.