Gritstone Trail
A long distance walk of 35 miles in Cheshire and Staffordshire which focuses on the gritstone outcrops in this part of north-west Endland. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Disley
Distance: 35 miles (56 km)
Grid Ref: SJ972845
Climbing: 1,714 metres
Walk time: 14-18 hours
Days: 2-3
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL1 The Peak District - Dark Peak Area
OL24 The Peak District - White Peak Area
258 Stoke on Trent and Newcastle Under Lyme
268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Congleton
OL24 The Peak District - White Peak Area
258 Stoke on Trent and Newcastle Under Lyme
268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Congleton
Summary:
The Gritstone Trail is a long-distance footpath in England split into three stages. The first stage, 10.3 miles (17 km) in length, leads from Disley to Tegg's Nose; the second, of length 15.3 miles (25 km), from Tegg's Nose to Timbersbrook, is the best for obtaining a close look at gritstone scenery. The final stage of 9.3 miles (15 km) runs from Timbersbrook to Kidsgrove. (Source: Wikipedia)
Useful Links:
Gritstone Trail Walkers' Guide
Wikipedia
Cheshire East Council
Long Distance Walkers Association
