Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove)
Cheshire East, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Cheshire East, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.4 mi (18.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,014 ft (309 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 10 min
- High point
- 1,056 ft (322 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Drinking water: Hall Green Water Point 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.8 mi (11 km) from start
- Historic site: Mow Cop Castle 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Attraction: The Old Man of Mow 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Peak: Mow Cop 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Castle Camping 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove)
How long is Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove)?
Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove) is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 10 min. It climbs 1,014 ft (309 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,056 ft (322 m).
How hard is Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove)?
8 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove)?
Drinking water on the way at 2.4 mi (3.9 km). No toilets mapped.
Is Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove) shaded?
Partly shaded (36% under trees).
What can you do on Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove)?
Red Bull, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Lidl, 0.1 mi (0.2 km).
Is this a good week for Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove)?
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