Section 6 of 10, Cheshire Ring Canal Walk
Marpleridge to Ashton-under-Lyne
8.3 miles (13.4 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 960 883. Finish: SJ 934 984. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 49 m of climbing and 113 m of descent; highest point 161 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Marpleridge.
- Bus stops
- Marple, Church Lane / opposite Conservative Club, 40 m from the start. Directions SJ 959 883Marple, Church Lane/ outside Conservative Club, 60 m from the start. Directions SJ 959 883Waterside/Waterside Avenue, 100 m from the start. Directions SJ 959 882
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions SJ 960 882Car park (pay), 270 m from the start. Directions SJ 959 885Townley Terrace (pay), 320 m from the start. Directions SJ 960 886
Getting back
The section finishes at Ashton-under-Lyne. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Ashton-under-Lyne, Cavendish Street / opposite Asda, 270 m from the finish. Directions SJ 937 985Ashton-under-Lyne, Cavendish Street / outside Asda, 290 m from the finish. Directions SJ 937 985Dukinfield, King Street / near Alma Street, 310 m from the finish. Directions SJ 938 983
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 39%, paved or flagged 33%, gravel and tracks 5%; the rest (23%) isn't recorded.
About 3% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), starting 1.5 miles in.
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