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Stockport

Short Walks

Status:Active, open to new members
Group leader:
Group email: Short Walks group
When: 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays
Venue: Hazel Grove United Reformed Church

Three to four mile walks every Wednesday at 10.00 am except the 1st Wednesday of the month.

The walks cover a wide variety of countryside in Derbyshire, Cheshire, and Greater Manchester.

For distant walks, sharing cars is an option.

Different people volunteer to lead the walks. The Group Leaders welcome people for this task.

Please wear good walking boots or shoes.

Contact Group Leaders - Jayne Whittaker, Gill Cameron and Margaret Minns .

Forthcoming events

15th July 2026
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The heart of Tame Valley. A 4.5 mile walk along the Peak Forest and Ashton canals, and River Tame. Maily flat, one steady incline and some steps over a railway […]
22nd July 2026
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A 4 mile circular walk through Happy Valley, Bramhall Park and Carrs Wood. We will stop halfway round at the cafĂ© in Bramhall Park. Meet at Co-op on Dairyground Rd […]
29th July 2026
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A 4 mile circular walk, Peak Forest canal, Hawk Green and Macclesfield Canal, No stiles. Meeting point Arkwright Rd Marple SK6 7DB. Leaders Linda & Gavin McDowel.
5th August 2026
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No walk - Monthly Meeting.
12th August 2026
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A 3.7 mile walk over Whaley Moor inc the Dipping Stone. More assents than on most walks, but mainly gentle except for a steepish section in the middle which we […]
19th August 2026
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A circular walk of just under 4 miles, Lymm Dam Heritage Trail and Bridgewater canal. Some steps, no stiles. Meet at Lymm Dam Caar Park Crouchley Lane, Lymm WA13 0AS. […]
26th August 2026
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A linear walk from Mellor to Brabyns Park . More details to follow. Meet at the 385 bus stop on Town St, Marple Bridge, in time to catch the 9.45 […]
2nd September 2026
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No walk - Monthly Meeting.
9th September 2026
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A 3.5 mile circular walk, Woodley to Haughton Dale, vis Peak Forest Canal and River Tame. Meet at Woodley Precinct CP. Postode SK6 1RJ. Leader Glen Miller.
16th September 2026
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A walk from Chadkirk, along the Peak Forest Canal to Romiley, through Highfield Cemetery and return via Dark Lane. Steep incline and steps up to the canal and a bit […]
23rd September 2026
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A circular walk of approx. 5 miles from Debdale Park, through the Moravian settlement. Meet at the Debdale Outdoor Centre Car Park, opposite McDonalds, Reddish Bridge , Hyde Road, Gorton […]
30th September 2026
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Just under a 4 mile circular walk, New Mills and Torrs circular. Could be muddy, depending on the weather, Slight incline up to the canal. Meet at Hague Bar Children’s […]