Section 9 of 28, Trans-Pennine Trail
Gee Cross to Padfield
7.4 miles (11.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 959 928. Finish: SK 027 967. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 242 m of climbing and 332 m of descent; highest point 261 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Gee Cross.
- Bus stops
- Stockport Road/Grapes Hotel, 790 m from the start. Directions SJ 954 934Gee Cross, Stockport Road / near Baron Road, 790 m from the start. Directions SJ 954 934
- Car parks
- Quarry Car Park (free), 40 m from the start. Directions SJ 960 928Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions SJ 956 931Car park (free), 770 m from the start. Directions SJ 960 936
Getting back
The section finishes at Padfield. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Hadfield, 860 m from the finish. Directions SK 023 960
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 500 m from the finish. Directions SK 029 963Platt Street Bottom, 580 m from the finish. Directions SK 026 962Masons Arms, 780 m from the finish. Directions SK 022 962
Planning the Trans-Pennine Trail
- Planning the whole trail: transpenninetrail.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 41%, gravel and tracks 22%, earth, rock and mud 7%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
About 33% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 12 gates.
Steepest climb: about 52 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 3.8 miles in.
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