Cown Edge Way
Stockport, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Stockport, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 8.9 mi (14.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,148 ft (350 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 25 min
- High point
- 728 ft (222 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Linnet Clough Scout Camp 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Cown Edge Way
How long is Cown Edge Way?
Cown Edge Way is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,148 ft (350 m) in total, up to a high point of 728 ft (222 m).
How hard is Cown Edge Way?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Cown Edge Way?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: Ridge Quarry View Point. 7 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Cown Edge Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Cown Edge Way shaded?
Partly shaded (42% under trees).
What can you do on Cown Edge Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Cown Edge Way?
The Strines Nightingale, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Londis, 0.6 mi (1 km).
Is this a good week for Cown Edge Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap