Three Shires Adventure

Welcome to Freshwalks. This classic hike event is part of our own vibrant business community programme and everyone is welcome to join us for a day of hiking and networking in the great outdoors. Feel free to come alone - most Freshwalkers do - and you'll be warmly welcomed or invite a colleague or client along for company.

Route description

For a classic winter adventure we’re heading back to Macclesfield Forest to embark on our three counties trek to Meerbrook, Leek. The planned route takes in many of the South West Peak District’s finest highlights, including ‘the Matterhorn of Cheshire’, Shutlingsloe, the plunge pool at Three Shires Head (where Cheshire, Derbyshire & Staffordshire converge), the enchanting chasm at Lud’s Church and the glorious views from The Roaches. One of our favourite Freshwalks routes. Please note that this is a linear hike without any public transport return options. We will organise two return minibus shuttle runs.

Route: Macclesfield Forest - Shutlingsloe - Three Shires Head - Lud's Church - The Roaches - Meerbrook (minibus return)

Distance: 20km

Grade: Very Hard (more info on grading here)

Max elevation: 505m / Total ascent: 787m

Proposed schedule:

08:30 - Meeting, Trentabank Car Park
08:45 - Walk starts
09:45 - Shutlingsloe
12:30 - Picnic lunch, Gradbach (bring your own)
16:00 - Walk finishes, The Lazy Trout, Meerbrook

Walk leader: Michael Di Paola

Meeting location: Trentabank Car Park, Clarke Lane, Sutton, SK11 0NS https://what3words.com/pets.farmer.stall

Parking: Please aim to arrive and park at Trentabank (Pay & Display) Car Park 15 minutes before the walk is due to start. All day parking should cost £4.75.

35 spaces | Pay & Display (coins only) | RingGo Location 51726

Public transport: Please take the 08:03 train from Manchester Piccadilly calling at Stockport 08:13 and arriving in Macclesfield 08:25. We will organise taxi-sharing or lifts from other walkers for the short transfer to the forest. (not included in ticket price).

Toilets: Public toilets at start of walk but none en-route

Post-walk: The Lazy Trout, Meerbrook

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

An event pack will be sent out at least 72 hours before the walk. This should answer most things but feel free to email [email protected] with any questions you may have. If you've not received the pack by this time, check your email junk or spam and then contact us. Receiving this pack is essential as it includes important disclaimers and health and safety information.

What's the refund policy?

You can self-manage a refund (minus platform fees) with 7 days notice via the Eventbrite app. We'll transfer your place to a similar future event given 24 hours notice.

Dogs

Welcome but on leads at all times please.

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