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Rowarth village CP.
Group: Stockport
Date: Saturday 3 January 2009
Start gridref: SK012892
Start time: 11am
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: 8 miles
Longer description: Start from Rowarth village (free) CP. Graded C+ in our printed programme, meaning it is hillier than usual for this grade of walk.
An exhilarating 8 mile walk to work off some of the mince pies and Christmas pud. We start by climbing up towards Cown Edge rocks and Coombes Tor, then a gradual descent across Matley Moor towards Lantern Pike. We then pass the side of Lantern Pike (those with excess energy can go over the top) before working our way North back to Rowarth. Three gentle hills, with the hardest of the three at the beginning. And we won't be leaving anyone behind.
Optional refreshment afterwards at the Little Mill Inn, Rowarth.
Contact name: John Tinsley
Contact phone: 07960 665 103
* Dogs are permitted on this walk
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