Gritstone Trail
A 35-mile long-distance walk in Cheshire and Staffordshire focusing on the gritstone outcrops in this part of north-west England. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Disley
Grid Ref: SJ 972 845
Distance: 35 miles (56 km)
Grid Ref: SJ 972 845
Distance: 35 miles (56 km)
Climbing: 1,714 metres
Time: 14–18 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Time: 14–18 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (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
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, 15.3 miles (25 km) from Tegg’s Nose to Timbersbrook, is 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)