Walk Ride Stockport
@walkridestocky.bsky.social
Making Stockport a better place to walk, wheel, and cycle.
Part of @walkridegm.org.uk
Part of @walkridegm.org.uk
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We're Walk Ride Stockport, new to Bluesky and with a shiny new logo. We're all about making Stockport a better place to walk, wheel and cycle.
Back in June we celebrated the completion of the helix ramp (aka the HelterSKelter) at Stockport Interchange – take a look!
We're Walk Ride Stockport, new to Bluesky and with a shiny new logo. We're all about making Stockport a better place to walk, wheel and cycle.
Back in June we celebrated the completion of the helix ramp (aka the HelterSKelter) at Stockport Interchange – take a look!
There are two active travel consultations currently under way.
First, 'Chester Road Highway Improvements' – a shared path from the Poynton Bypass to Bridal Road in Woodford.
Deadline 30 November.
First, 'Chester Road Highway Improvements' – a shared path from the Poynton Bypass to Bridal Road in Woodford.
Deadline 30 November.
Chester Road Highway Improvements
- Stockport Metropolitan Borough Citizen Space
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and NHS Stockport CCG
consultation.stockport.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
There are two active travel consultations currently under way.
First, 'Chester Road Highway Improvements' – a shared path from the Poynton Bypass to Bridal Road in Woodford.
Deadline 30 November.
First, 'Chester Road Highway Improvements' – a shared path from the Poynton Bypass to Bridal Road in Woodford.
Deadline 30 November.
This consultation closes today. Please read this thread and respond to the consultation if you can.
Back in 2020, Stockport Council consulted on a walking and cycling scheme along (or occasionally parallel to) the A34. It was a mixed bag, but local campaigners supported it with several caveats.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
November 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This consultation closes today. Please read this thread and respond to the consultation if you can.
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⛔️ Peak Forest Canal: vital towpath cycle route closed for many weeks south of Marple
Maps, tips, problems, end date. 👇
Maps, tips, problems, end date. 👇
Peak Forest Canal: vital towpath cycle route closed
A complete closure of the Peak Forest Canal towpath south of Marple is in place for many weeks ahead, blocking a vital safe route for cycling between
www.peaksandpuddles.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
⛔️ Peak Forest Canal: vital towpath cycle route closed for many weeks south of Marple
Maps, tips, problems, end date. 👇
Maps, tips, problems, end date. 👇
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The Peak Forest Canal closure at Turf Lea/Strines just now.
No warning whatsoever from further back until you are right at the bridge at either end. From the Disley side that’s a very lengthy turn back if cycling, having to use part of the A6 and some very hilly rat runs.
No warning whatsoever from further back until you are right at the bridge at either end. From the Disley side that’s a very lengthy turn back if cycling, having to use part of the A6 and some very hilly rat runs.
November 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The Peak Forest Canal closure at Turf Lea/Strines just now.
No warning whatsoever from further back until you are right at the bridge at either end. From the Disley side that’s a very lengthy turn back if cycling, having to use part of the A6 and some very hilly rat runs.
No warning whatsoever from further back until you are right at the bridge at either end. From the Disley side that’s a very lengthy turn back if cycling, having to use part of the A6 and some very hilly rat runs.
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⛔️ Peak Forest Canal towpath completely blocked at Turf Lea/Strines for major works. Solid metal fence going up now. No good route Marple-Disley.
Preferable to a collapsed canal but an *unbelievably* inconvenient stretch to close with seemingly little publicity or thought to cycle & wheel diversion.
Preferable to a collapsed canal but an *unbelievably* inconvenient stretch to close with seemingly little publicity or thought to cycle & wheel diversion.
November 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
⛔️ Peak Forest Canal towpath completely blocked at Turf Lea/Strines for major works. Solid metal fence going up now. No good route Marple-Disley.
Preferable to a collapsed canal but an *unbelievably* inconvenient stretch to close with seemingly little publicity or thought to cycle & wheel diversion.
Preferable to a collapsed canal but an *unbelievably* inconvenient stretch to close with seemingly little publicity or thought to cycle & wheel diversion.
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⛔️ Middlewood Way closed north of Bollington 17th-26th November. Where it often gets wet, so very welcome, but awkward to avoid!
Provided you can use steps, the best diversion would be via Macc Canal from Holehouse Ln to Hawthorn Rd. Canal and return to trail is step-free at least and no hills.
Provided you can use steps, the best diversion would be via Macc Canal from Holehouse Ln to Hawthorn Rd. Canal and return to trail is step-free at least and no hills.
October 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
⛔️ Middlewood Way closed north of Bollington 17th-26th November. Where it often gets wet, so very welcome, but awkward to avoid!
Provided you can use steps, the best diversion would be via Macc Canal from Holehouse Ln to Hawthorn Rd. Canal and return to trail is step-free at least and no hills.
Provided you can use steps, the best diversion would be via Macc Canal from Holehouse Ln to Hawthorn Rd. Canal and return to trail is step-free at least and no hills.
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Want to know the story behind the UK's biggest @kidicalmass.bsky.social?
Layla Siebert shares her story on how she started Kidical Mass in our latest podcast 👇🏻
Layla Siebert shares her story on how she started Kidical Mass in our latest podcast 👇🏻
October 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Want to know the story behind the UK's biggest @kidicalmass.bsky.social?
Layla Siebert shares her story on how she started Kidical Mass in our latest podcast 👇🏻
Layla Siebert shares her story on how she started Kidical Mass in our latest podcast 👇🏻
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Well said @walkridestocky.bsky.social - here’s evidence from #Edinburgh.
It’s the standard change curve.
bsky.app/profile/sw20...
It’s the standard change curve.
bsky.app/profile/sw20...
Like every city, despite vocal opposition, this multi-year study of an #Edinburgh street and cycling scheme shows massive benefits and increasing public and local business support.
Every city that delivers schemes well helps deliver social and economic benefits.
We need more #StreetsNOTRoads!
Every city that delivers schemes well helps deliver social and economic benefits.
We need more #StreetsNOTRoads!
September 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Well said @walkridestocky.bsky.social - here’s evidence from #Edinburgh.
It’s the standard change curve.
bsky.app/profile/sw20...
It’s the standard change curve.
bsky.app/profile/sw20...
We weren't approached for comment on this, so we'll do it here.
'This is going to massively impact our business - it's life changing'
Work to build a new cycling track is causing concern in part of Stockport.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
We weren't approached for comment on this, so we'll do it here.
September 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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We've built lots of new sustainable travel routes in the past 5 years, so our Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) got on their bikes for a guided tour.
A highlight was riding the new ‘Bridgescape’ path, from Station Rd through Interchange Park and down the Spiral Ramp onto the TPT.
A highlight was riding the new ‘Bridgescape’ path, from Station Rd through Interchange Park and down the Spiral Ramp onto the TPT.
September 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We've built lots of new sustainable travel routes in the past 5 years, so our Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) got on their bikes for a guided tour.
A highlight was riding the new ‘Bridgescape’ path, from Station Rd through Interchange Park and down the Spiral Ramp onto the TPT.
A highlight was riding the new ‘Bridgescape’ path, from Station Rd through Interchange Park and down the Spiral Ramp onto the TPT.
Our friends at What If? in Edgeley have an exciting double-event this Thursday, 25 September!
Stockport's very own e-bike hub library is having a launch event, where you can try out an e-bike, and book a month-long loan.
Stockport's very own e-bike hub library is having a launch event, where you can try out an e-bike, and book a month-long loan.
Climate Cuts Film Event: E- Bike Taster Rides with Cycling UK
Launching at What if? - Stockport's very own e-bike hub library to try a new way to get around - test one at the Climate Cuts Film Event!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our friends at What If? in Edgeley have an exciting double-event this Thursday, 25 September!
Stockport's very own e-bike hub library is having a launch event, where you can try out an e-bike, and book a month-long loan.
Stockport's very own e-bike hub library is having a launch event, where you can try out an e-bike, and book a month-long loan.
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Walk Ride GM was horrified by the recent news of a hate crime against Klaudia Mitura on the Ashton Canal.
There is no excuse for violence, including this example of male violence against women.
Incidents like this are made more likely by a widespread press and media bias against cyclists.
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There is no excuse for violence, including this example of male violence against women.
Incidents like this are made more likely by a widespread press and media bias against cyclists.
🧵
September 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Walk Ride GM was horrified by the recent news of a hate crime against Klaudia Mitura on the Ashton Canal.
There is no excuse for violence, including this example of male violence against women.
Incidents like this are made more likely by a widespread press and media bias against cyclists.
🧵
There is no excuse for violence, including this example of male violence against women.
Incidents like this are made more likely by a widespread press and media bias against cyclists.
🧵
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Fed up with pavement parking?
We're supporting @livingstreets.bsky.social to show where pavements are used as car parks to the detriment of all who walk/wheel.
Go & take photos (make sure you cover over reg numbers) & upload them to the Living Streets map: lnkd.in/ekEmPn3q
Contribute by 22 Nov
We're supporting @livingstreets.bsky.social to show where pavements are used as car parks to the detriment of all who walk/wheel.
Go & take photos (make sure you cover over reg numbers) & upload them to the Living Streets map: lnkd.in/ekEmPn3q
Contribute by 22 Nov
September 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Fed up with pavement parking?
We're supporting @livingstreets.bsky.social to show where pavements are used as car parks to the detriment of all who walk/wheel.
Go & take photos (make sure you cover over reg numbers) & upload them to the Living Streets map: lnkd.in/ekEmPn3q
Contribute by 22 Nov
We're supporting @livingstreets.bsky.social to show where pavements are used as car parks to the detriment of all who walk/wheel.
Go & take photos (make sure you cover over reg numbers) & upload them to the Living Streets map: lnkd.in/ekEmPn3q
Contribute by 22 Nov
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🚨 URGENT ASK to help us push micromobility forwards in Greater Manchester 🛴
Your local authority has until 21st October 2025 to apply for an e-scooter trial. We believe e-scooters are a crucial part of the shift away from cars, so PLEASE email your councillor and ask them to apply.
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Your local authority has until 21st October 2025 to apply for an e-scooter trial. We believe e-scooters are a crucial part of the shift away from cars, so PLEASE email your councillor and ask them to apply.
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August 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🚨 URGENT ASK to help us push micromobility forwards in Greater Manchester 🛴
Your local authority has until 21st October 2025 to apply for an e-scooter trial. We believe e-scooters are a crucial part of the shift away from cars, so PLEASE email your councillor and ask them to apply.
1/3
Your local authority has until 21st October 2025 to apply for an e-scooter trial. We believe e-scooters are a crucial part of the shift away from cars, so PLEASE email your councillor and ask them to apply.
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Whether you’re a long-term Walk Ride campaigner, supporter, or just interested in what we do, we’d love you to join for a social to meet each other face-to-face, share ideas & feedback, and hear about successes we’ve all worked to achieve so far in 2025!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-ride-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-ride-...
Walk Ride GM Supporter Social & Merch Giveaway
Walk Ride GM meet-up and open house for friends and supporters - plus a first look at our new merch items to take home
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Whether you’re a long-term Walk Ride campaigner, supporter, or just interested in what we do, we’d love you to join for a social to meet each other face-to-face, share ideas & feedback, and hear about successes we’ve all worked to achieve so far in 2025!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-ride-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-ride-...
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I keep meaning to go and check it out, but Street View has beaten me to it for the new filter under the Peak Forest Canal on Green Lane, Romiley.
Surprised this big local win hasn’t been celebrated more. One of those “wouldn’t it be nice if” that they actually did! Well done Stockport Council.
Surprised this big local win hasn’t been celebrated more. One of those “wouldn’t it be nice if” that they actually did! Well done Stockport Council.
July 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I keep meaning to go and check it out, but Street View has beaten me to it for the new filter under the Peak Forest Canal on Green Lane, Romiley.
Surprised this big local win hasn’t been celebrated more. One of those “wouldn’t it be nice if” that they actually did! Well done Stockport Council.
Surprised this big local win hasn’t been celebrated more. One of those “wouldn’t it be nice if” that they actually did! Well done Stockport Council.
The Stockport Walking and Cycling Forum returns on Tuesday 15 July at 6pm. You can attend in person or online.
Send us a message for more details.
Send us a message for more details.
July 11, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The Stockport Walking and Cycling Forum returns on Tuesday 15 July at 6pm. You can attend in person or online.
Send us a message for more details.
Send us a message for more details.
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Please welcome People Powered Streets!
A new collaborative hub for everyone working to redesign our streets around people, not cars.
We're up to 100 members and growing - it's the place to be!
Join the movement here: discord.com/invite/ayXhs...
A new collaborative hub for everyone working to redesign our streets around people, not cars.
We're up to 100 members and growing - it's the place to be!
Join the movement here: discord.com/invite/ayXhs...
July 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Please welcome People Powered Streets!
A new collaborative hub for everyone working to redesign our streets around people, not cars.
We're up to 100 members and growing - it's the place to be!
Join the movement here: discord.com/invite/ayXhs...
A new collaborative hub for everyone working to redesign our streets around people, not cars.
We're up to 100 members and growing - it's the place to be!
Join the movement here: discord.com/invite/ayXhs...
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The removal of the awful kissing gates and other access improvements, along with the high quality all-weather surfacing is a real game changer. Very pleased to see this section of the Heatons Cycle Link completed @stockportcouncil.bsky.social @walkridestocky.bsky.social
For context, the paths used to be inaccessible and only possible to walk with wellies in the winter.
June 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The removal of the awful kissing gates and other access improvements, along with the high quality all-weather surfacing is a real game changer. Very pleased to see this section of the Heatons Cycle Link completed @stockportcouncil.bsky.social @walkridestocky.bsky.social
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Visited the Heaton Mersey Common in Stockport pathways upgrading project. 2km of upgraded paths with fully accessible entrances from all around the park. Good connections to local schools.
June 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Visited the Heaton Mersey Common in Stockport pathways upgrading project. 2km of upgraded paths with fully accessible entrances from all around the park. Good connections to local schools.
Join our friends Sustainable Living in the Heatons on Sunday 29 June for a fun bike ride to see the newly completed walking and cycling route through Heaton Mersey Common.
Sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/susta...
Sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/susta...
June 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Join our friends Sustainable Living in the Heatons on Sunday 29 June for a fun bike ride to see the newly completed walking and cycling route through Heaton Mersey Common.
Sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/susta...
Sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/susta...
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Are you a Starling Bank Bike user? Has the scheme lived up to your expectations for cycle hire?
This is your chance to shape how the scheme works. We're feeding back the results to TfGM. Don't miss your chance to make an impact
Take the 2-minute survey👉 tally.so/r/mKNEqg
This is your chance to shape how the scheme works. We're feeding back the results to TfGM. Don't miss your chance to make an impact
Take the 2-minute survey👉 tally.so/r/mKNEqg
June 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Are you a Starling Bank Bike user? Has the scheme lived up to your expectations for cycle hire?
This is your chance to shape how the scheme works. We're feeding back the results to TfGM. Don't miss your chance to make an impact
Take the 2-minute survey👉 tally.so/r/mKNEqg
This is your chance to shape how the scheme works. We're feeding back the results to TfGM. Don't miss your chance to make an impact
Take the 2-minute survey👉 tally.so/r/mKNEqg
A thread about the damaged/degraded section of the Middlewood Way, and some good news.
*Finally* just been told (via Neighbourhoods, via Highways, via Arboriculture, because they don’t class it as Rights of Way) that the rights of way officer will be taking a look in the next couple of days. 🫨
May 16, 2025 at 9:34 AM
A thread about the damaged/degraded section of the Middlewood Way, and some good news.
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Are we still debating LTNs? If so, this very thorough meta-study about LTNs in London by @centreforlondon.bsky.social says they are generally more popular than believed, and that there is strong evidence they work well. So there we are.
www.centreforlondon.org/wp-content/u...
www.centreforlondon.org/wp-content/u...
www.centreforlondon.org
May 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Are we still debating LTNs? If so, this very thorough meta-study about LTNs in London by @centreforlondon.bsky.social says they are generally more popular than believed, and that there is strong evidence they work well. So there we are.
www.centreforlondon.org/wp-content/u...
www.centreforlondon.org/wp-content/u...