Route description
This pleasant route follows Sustrans Route 62 (part of the Trans Pennine Trail) for about 80 percent of the way, with very good signposting. There are no steps, and the surface is all solid - mostly tarmac or pavement, and some compacted aggregate. Much of the route is lit, and is, comparatively, less isolated. There are several access control barriers with both A frames and vertical wooden semi- obstacles, and there are a few points where the path is fairly steep for short distances. From Didsbury Village Metro Station go down the quiet side road, cross the rail tracks and follow the signs for Route 62. After about 1.75 km turn right, continuing to follow Route 62 down to the river. Follow Route 62 along the river. With Stockport viaduct in sight, at a large curved bench, keep left onto a narrow path between the motorway and buildings, leading to a wide ‘no through road’ (Heaton Lane). Cross this and take a right turn (King Street West). Take the first left around the corner of a large building (onto Chestergate), and then first right onto Viaduct Street along the side of the viaduct. Take the first left onto Daw Bank and then take the first right up Exchange Street. Turn right along the main road (the A6 - Wellington Road South), and then right again onto Station Road leading to Stockport Rail Station.
About the surveyor
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Survey Contents
- Grading
- Photos
- Facilities
- Challenges
- Obstacles
- Accessibility
- Measurements
- Successfully completed
- Expert recommendations
- Terrain
Grading
Path surface grading
Accessibility grading
Photos
Photos from surveys are coming soon.
Facilities
- Public toilet
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Supermarket
- Restaurant
- Vegan restaurant
- Accommodation
- Accommodation < £50
- Campsite
- Bothy
- Free wifi
- Public phone
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Train station
- Bench
- Picnic table
- Bus stop
- Ferry
Challenges
- Scrambling
- Wading
- Swimming
- Climbing
- Stepping stones
- Very slippery
- Very muddy
- Very icy
- Likely to flood
- Long grass sections
- Crops encroaching on path
- Diverted path
Obstacles
- Stiles
- Step and kerbs
- Possible to avoid steps, if applicable
- Flights of steps
- Gates
- Kissing gates
- Locked gates
- Disables access gates
- Cycle barriers
- Ladders
- Cattle grids
- Fords
- Narrow bridges
- Ferry required
- Acceptable road walking
- Unacceptable road walking
- Dangerous road crossings
- Walking on paths beside roads
- Walking on verges beside roads
- Railway crossings
- River crossings
- Cattle possible
- Horses possible
- Tidal area
- Potential falls
- Exposed to elements
- Remote area
- Mountainous area
- Military training area
- No visible path
- Seasonal nesting birds
- Other hazards
Accessibility
- Free of stiles
- Free of single steps/kerbs
- Free of flights of steps
- Free of other obstacles
Measurements
The narrowest part of the path is 36.00cm
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 12.80%
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 18.80%
The steepest camber gradient across the path 0.02%
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very clear
Successfully completed
- Small Pug-sized dog
- Small Labrador-sized dog
- Large St. Bernard-sized dog
- Standard pram
- Off-road rugged pram
- Standard wheelchair
- Off-road rugged wheelchair
- Standard mobility scooter
- Off-road rugged mobility scooter
Expert recommendations
- Small Pug-sized dog
- Small Labrador-sized dog
- Large St. Bernard-sized dog
- Standard pram
- Off-road rugged pram
- Standard wheelchair
- Off-road rugged wheelchair
- Standard mobility scooter
- Off-road rugged mobility scooter
Terrain
18.00% of the route is on roads
88.00% of the route is paved
66.00% of the route is lit at night
There is no data on how muddy this route is
0.01% of the route is over rough ground
There is no data on long grass