Welcome to the Ramblers East Cheshire Group. Our group covers an area which includes Bollington, Disley, Macclesfield, Poynton and Wilmslow. We are well situated to enjoy a wide range of walks in the Peak District, Cheshire West, North Wales and Shropshire.
East Cheshire Ramblers group offers a great programme of walks, providing an opportunity to get outside, make new friends and discover how walking boosts your health and well-being. The walk programme aims to cater for all walkers. From those people who want a very gentle stroll to those who want a rigorous long walk in tough terrain. Our regular walks take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and in the summer months we run scrambles and evening walks. For more information go to 'What to Expect on a Walk' in the Walks Menu.
High Peak Trail: Hurdlow to Dowlow closed 4–20 November
The High Peak Trail is temporarily closed between Hurdlow and Dowlow until 20 November 2026 for resurfacing. Hurdlow car park and the route south remain open.
If your walk uses the High Peak Trail north of Hurdlow, please adjust your plans. The Peak District National Park Authority says the trail is closed between Hurdlow and Dowlow from 4 to 20 November 2026 while resurfacing work is carried out and the new surface settles.
Please do not use the closed section during the works. Hurdlow car park remains open, as does the trail heading south towards Parsley Hay. Check the National Park Authority's [temporary closures page](https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-visit/temporary-closures) shortly before travelling in case the arrangements change.
Walk leaders: check your planned route and meeting instructions, and let participants know about any change before the walk. We will review this notice after 20 November.
Reeds Bridge, B5470 Macclesfield Road
Reeds Bridge, B5470 Macclesfield Road
Following a road traffic collision, the north parapet of Reeds Bridge has suffered extensive damage.
What is happening
Works to repair the bridge started on Monday 2 November 2026 and will take approximately 21 days to complete. Due to the nature of the works a full road closure will be in place, with a fully signed diversion route in operation.
We have installed temporary concrete barriers on the bridge, which have reduced the width of the carriageway to a single lane. To manage traffic safely, temporary traffic signals have been installed and will remain in place until repairs can be carried out.
We appreciate any closure of this route may cause disruption, but works have been planned to minimise this for local road users.
Diversion Information
