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Bird Outdoors planned a hike
November 5, 2026
Marple Loop & Norfolk Arms
Moderate
03:03
10.7km
3.5km/h
250m
250m
Overview
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Waypoints
A
Start point
Train Station
1
3.03 km
Hollywoodend Farm
Highlight • Settlement
a lovely walk less than half a mile from Marple Bridge. On good paths and tracks with something to please the eye at every turn.
Tip by
2
6.45 km
Ernocroft Wood
Highlight • Forest
Ernocroft Wood is on the hill to the east of the River Etherow and the Etherow Country Park.
Tip by
3
6.91 km
Weir Waterfall, Etherow Country Park
Highlight • River
Great for families, but not great for a real hiking, too many flat roads and paths
Tip by
4
9.63 km
Marple Locks
Highlight • Trail
A flight of 16 locks, one of the steepest in the country.
Tip by
B
10.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.91 km
2.34 km
1.83 km
1.48 km
683 m
493 m
Surfaces
2.89 km
2.40 km
2.11 km
1.57 km
1.50 km
266 m
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Highest point (250 m)
Lowest point (70 m)
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