Ski Club of Manchester Midsummer walk, Quarry Bank Mill and Airport perimeter

Leader: Helen Richardson

Provisional Walk Outline. Please check for updates nearer the time via Newsletter, Newsflash and website.

About 8.3miles and about 600ft ascent. Moderate grade.

Start: Meet 10am to sign in and to start walking 10.15am.

Location: NT Quarry Bank Mill car park, Styal, OS grid ref: SJ83548307, what3words: monday.edit.admiral.

Car Park is free for everyone. We shall meet outside the shop in the Mill Yard a few minutes walk downhill from the car park. There are also toilets in the Mill Yard.

Outline Route: Quarry Bank Mill — Styal Village — no through road (Altrincham Road) past Lode Hill, Norcliffe Farm and Oversley Lodge Farm — Airport Perimeter Path — Airport Hotel — Airport Tunnel — Perimeter path — Wood Lane — Woodend Lane — North Cheshire Way — Bollin House Farm — Morley — Bank House Farm — Quarry Bank Mill.

Parts of the route include muddy sections. Mix of tracks, bridleways, minor roads and field paths. Poles may be helpful. As it is close to the Airport, it will be noisy!

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear to cope with UK summer weather! Please bring drink and packed lunch. Please bring "in case of emergency" contact information.

Refreshments at end of walk at Quarry Bank Mill Café or nearby pub, The Ship Inn.

To join this walk or if you have any queries about it, please contact Helen.