Section 1 of 4, Gritstone Trail
Disley to Walker Barn
10.9 miles (17.6 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 973 845. Finish: SJ 949 736. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 704 m of climbing and 531 m of descent; highest point 412 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Disley.
- Station
- Disley, 110 m from the start. Directions SJ 972 845
- Bus stops
- Disley Railway Station, 130 m from the start. Directions SJ 972 846Disley, Buxton Road / Ram's Head Hotel, 170 m from the start. Directions SJ 974 846
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 120 m from the start. Directions SJ 973 846St. Mary's Church Car Park, 120 m from the start. Directions SJ 974 845Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions SJ 975 846
Getting back
The section finishes at Walker Barn. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Walker Barn, Buxton New Road / The Setter Dog, 650 m from the finish. Directions SJ 956 737
Planning the Gritstone Trail
- Planning the whole trail: cheshireeast.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 24%, gravel and tracks 21%, grass 12%; the rest (40%) isn't recorded.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 14 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 115 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 7.6 miles in.
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