Section 8 of 28, Trans-Pennine Trail
Stockport to Gee Cross
9.5 miles (15.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 890 901. Finish: SJ 959 928. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 318 m of climbing and 122 m of descent; highest point 241 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stockport.
- Station
- Stockport, 410 m from the start. Directions SJ 892 898
- Bus stops
- Stockport, Viaduct Street / near Chestergate, 120 m from the start. Directions SJ 891 901Stand S, 170 m from the start. Directions SJ 891 901Heaton Lane, 170 m from the start. Directions SJ 891 903
- Car parks
- Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions SJ 891 902Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions SJ 888 901Car park, 190 m from the start. Directions SJ 888 901
Getting back
The section finishes at Gee Cross. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Stockport Road/Grapes Hotel, 790 m from the finish. Directions SJ 954 934Gee Cross, Stockport Road / near Baron Road, 790 m from the finish. Directions SJ 954 934
Planning the Trans-Pennine Trail
- Planning the whole trail: transpenninetrail.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 40%, gravel and tracks 38%; the rest (17%) isn't recorded.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 69 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 8.4 miles in.
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