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Marple Bridge & Mellor

Strolling Group

Status:Active, open to new members
When: On Tuesday mornings 10:30 am
10.30am 1st Tuesday.
Venue: Various - Detailed in Newsletter

Our “Strolling Group” is for members who would like a gentle stroll rather than a longer walk. We arrange strolls of about 2 miles followed by a cuppa. These take place on the first Tuesday mornings in the month commencing at 10.30am, unless otherwise stated.

If you would like to be put on our contact list pass your details to Shirley

Don’t forget your bus pass in case we need to ride back! Bring a drink over the summer months! Please wear appropriate footwear in case it is wet underfoot.

We have quite a large group of members who join us for a variety of strolls exploring different areas around our area and the surrounding countryside. We benefit from outside exercise as well as joining in enjoyable social occasions. We do need some of you to help to plan future strolls.

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Forthcoming events

7th July 2026
Outing
Meet in Pear Mill car park, Bredbury, SK6 2BP. We will leave at 10.30am.The stroll will take us through Woodbank Park and we can enjoy a cuppa at the mill […]
4th August 2026
Outing
I am planning a stroll for August that is completely different. I hope that our strollers will find it an attractive option.Meet outside the Cornish Pasty shop on Piccadilly station, […]
  • Stroll - along the Middlewood Way

    Stroll - along the Middlewood Way

    Another enjoyable stroll. We were so lucky with the weather. We set off in fleeces and jackets and ended up in t shirts!Strolling along the Middlewood Way, up to the canal. through the woods and back along the walkway, chatting to different people along the stroll.Now looking forward to the next stroll. Meeting at Pear…

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  • May Stroll

    May Stroll

    This months stroll took us along the Peak Forest canal, over the Marple Aquaduct

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  • March Stroll

    March Stroll

    Some of the strolling group enjoying a cuppa and a rest in the middle of our March stroll.

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  • Stroll in Vernon Park

    Stroll in Vernon Park

    A group of members braved the elements and enjoyed the February stroll in Vernon Park. We were glad of the hot refreshments after the stroll in Pear Mill.

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  • First Stroll of the year

    First Stroll of the year

    The strolling group blew away the Christmas cobwebs in the first week of January.  You can always join us on our really sociable strolls and enjoy a chat followed by a drink and possibly some food.

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  • November Stroll

    November Stroll

    he forecast predicted rain! We were so lucky. The sun even tried to come out. Superb stroll. We were even joined by 2 unlikely characters! 

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  • April Fools Day Walk

    April Fools Day Walk

    We certainly were not April Fools this April 1st. What a perfect day for a stroll. We couldn’t have asked for better weather! We strolled along the canal from New Mill towards Swizzles. A little challenging towards the end but really enjoyed being everyone. Some of us continued the social event with a delicious lunch…

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  • March Stroll at Woodbank Park and Hall

    March Stroll at Woodbank Park and Hall

    Are you sitting at home thinking you’d do with a little light exercise and some company now the weather is encouraging us out. Well come and join us on our strolls. We aim for a maximum of 2 miles easy walking with lots of rests to admire the views, chatting to different people as we…

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  • A bracing walk in Lyme Park

    A bracing walk in Lyme Park

    This month’s ‘stroll’ took us into Lyme Park on a circular trip out, then up to the Cage and back down to the tea room by the lake for a welcome hot drink. No rain, and with plenty of stops to admire the view and catch our breath, It’s so good to blow the cobwebs…

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