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Byways Breaks cycling and walking holidays
 

Walk the Gritstone Trail 

3 nights - MODERATE

This 35 mile waymarked trail stretches from Disley to Kidsgrove and skirts the edge of the Cheshire Peaks.  There are some fine ridge walks with stunning views over the Cheshire Plain and over to the Peak District. There are some steady climbs, and a few steep but short ascents.

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The walk starts in the pretty village of Disley, goes through Lyme Park and then the climbs up onto the moors on the edge of the Peak district. The trail then goes through Macclesfield Forest and along the Dane valley. Finally it follows Congleton Edge finishing in Kidsgrove. There are stations at each end of the trail. Walking distance 8 - 14 miles.

Accommodation: B & B's/farms. Packed lunch provided

COST: Per person
Number of nights Cost
3 nights 3 days walking £250
Single supplements £30

Child Discounts - (Children sharing with 2 adults) Under 2 - free, under 4 -  80%, Under 12 - 50% and 12 to 16 - 25%

This walking holiday includes

  • Overnight  B & B accommodation
  • Detailed routes, maps, background information
  • Packed lunch
  • Luggage transfer & emergency back-up 
  • Car parking

Nearest stations - Disley and Kidsgrove

ITINERARY 

First Day - Arrive at B & B accommodation in Disley from lunchtime. 

Day 2 - We meet you in the morning to collect your luggage and run through the arrangements. Walk through Lyme Park (chance to visit the house and gardens used in filming of Pride and Prejudice) and onto the moors for a short stretch before heading down to the old mill town of Bollington. 8 miles

Day 3 - A longer day with many great viewpoints over the Cheshire Plain and the Peaks. Walk through Tegs Nose Country Park, Macclesfield Forest and Coker Hill to Rushton. Accommodation in farmhouse at Heaton. 14.5 miles

Day 4 - Todays walk takes you to Bosely Cloud, over Congleton Edge to Mow Cop and on to Kidsgrove, to the end of the walk where we meet you with your luggage and take you back to the car or on to the station. 12.5 miles.

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