LDWA 40th Anniversary Walk: Marsden–Edale
Sat 22nd Sep 2012
Event Details:
| Event Type: | Group Walk |
| Region / Area: | Northern England / Dark Peak |
| Local Group: | South Manchester |
| Distance: | 22ml. |
| Start Time: | 09.00 |
| Route: | O/s Marsden rlwy stn (08.27 from Manchester Victoria, or 08.10 from Piccadilly, changing at Stalybridge - check nearer the day) The classic Manchester walkers' moorland route, taking in Black Hill, Bleaklow & Kinder Scout |
| General Notes: | Working people from the Manchester area would take the train out to Marsden, spend the day dodging bogs & gamekeepers, to catch the train home from Edale. We will follow in their footsteps; with improved countryside access, we shouldn't have any trouble with gamekeepers! To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the LDWA, everyone who completes will receive a special badge & certificate |
| Contact: | John Knight Tel: 01625 614857 M: 07788 951669 |
| Email: | John.Anthony.Knight@googlemail.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.ldwa.org.uk/SouthManchester |
| Start: | SE047118  |
| Finish: | SK123853 |
Maps: |
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| Event Maps: | OS Explorer: 1 - The Peak District, Dark Peak area |
| OS Explorer: 21 - South Pennines |
Group Accommodation within 20 Km of this Event:
| Bunk House: | Westwood Christian Centre | 5 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Crowden YHA, Crowden-in-Longdendale, Glossop, Derbyshire | 13 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Mankinholes YHA, Mankinholes, Todmorden, Lancashire | 15 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Hebden Bridge Hostel | 16 Km |