THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL OF STOCKPORT WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 SECTION 57A

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1 ` THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL OF STOCKPORT WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 SECTION 57A Statement accompanying the Consolidated Definitive Map and Statement for Stockport

2 WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL OF STOCKPORT DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT FOR STOCKPORT STATEMENT PREPARED UNDER SECTION 57A OF THE WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 Whereas pursuant to Section 57A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it appears expedient to the Metropolitan Borough Council of Stockport to prepare a Definitive Map and Statement for Stockport. For the purposes of the Map the relevant date is 1 August THE COMMON SEAL of the ) SURVEYING AUTHORITY ) was hereunto affixed on the ) day of 20 ) Mayor Council Solicitor

3 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Statement accompanying the Definitive Rights of Way Map Metropolitan Borough of Stockport District Former County Borough 11 3 Footpath 75m From Mill Lane in a northerly direction Footpath 220m From Browning Road to Sandfold Lane. 1.8 metres wide 103a 2 Footpath 35m From Sandfold Lane to Station Road. 1.8 metres wide Footpath 115m From Mill Lane along Fallow Fields Drive to the Borough boundary. Varying from 1.8 to 3.6 metres wide & 3 Footpath 730m From Barlow Fold Road to Mill Lane. 1.8 metres wide Footpath 170m From footpath 105 to Reddish Vale Multi-lateral School. Varying from 3.6 to 6 metres wide Bridleway 142m From Mill Lane in a northerly direction to the Borough boundary Footpath 1025m From Mill Lane in a generally easterly direction to Footpath 43 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 100m From footpath No. 108 Stockport to footpath No Undefined Footpath 490m From footpath No. 108 Stockport in a south-easterly then southwesterly Undefined. direction to Blackberry Lane Footpath 170m From footpath No. 110 Stockport in a southerly direction to Blackberry Lane. Undefined Footpath 350m From Blackberry Lane in a generally north-westerly direction to footpath 108. Varying from 2.4 to 3.6 metres wide. Undefined except at footbridge. Undefined Footpath 150m From Lapwing Lane to Borough boundary. East\west leg undefined North\south leg 1 metre Footpath 76m From Brinnington Road in a generally southerly direction to Undefined. footpath 54 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 1068m From Tiviot Way along Portwood Cut to Brinnington Road. Undefined except for short length Footpath 335m From Sycamore Villa, Marple Road to Dooley Lane. 1.5 metres wide to stream then Undefined Footpath 55m Footpath from Yewtree Farm to Offerton Road. Undefined.

4 District Former County Borough Footpath 705m From Offerton Green to Footpath 89 Hazel Grove and Bramhall. 3.6 metres wide for first 106 metres then undefined Footpath 580m From Offerton Road to Footpath 64 Hazel Grove, and Bramhall. Undefined Footpath 170m From Blackstone Road to Footpath 102 Hazel Grove and Bramhall. Undefined for half its length then 3.6 metres wide to Borough boundary Footpath 757m Footpath from Footpath 127 Stockport to Barlows Lane South. Undefined within private road, 1.2 metres wide for 121 metres at southern end Footpath 190m From Barlows Lane South to Bramhall Moor Lane. Undefined within private road Footpath 700m From Kinross Avenue in a generally easterly direction to Footpath 124 Stockport. 126a 8 Footpath 260m From junction of Cromley Road and Charlestown Road East in a southerly then easterly direction to its junction with Footpath 127 Stockport Footpath 665m From northern end of footpath 124 Stockport to the junction of Footpaths 126a Stockport and Footpath 47 Hazel Grove and Bramhall. Undefined except where adjoining Mirrlees Works where varying from 1.2 to 3 metres. 3.6 metres wide for first 274 metres undefined to northern end of stream, 1 metre wide to junction with footpath 126 and then undefined Footpath 145m From Handley Close to the disused railway Varying from 1.2 to 2.1 metres wide where defined and undefined where parallel to railway Footpath 160m From Footpath 128 Stockport to Footpath 60 Cheadle & Gatley. Undefined Footpath 65m From north bank of River Mersey to Gorsey Bank Road (F.B.). 1.8 metres wide &7 Footpath 985m From M60 to Yew Street. Varying from 1.2 to 6 metres wide. 132a 2&7 Footpath 60m From footpath 132 S northerly to Yew Street 133 2&7 Footpath 1595m From Didsbury Road to Bridleway No. 161 Stockport Varying from 1.2 to 3.6 metres wide &7 Footpath 960m From Vale Road in a south-westerly then southerly then northwesterly direction to Footpath 1 Cheadle & Gatley. Varying from 1 to 9.1 metres wide and undefined to west of Footpath

5 District Former County Borough Footpath 540m From Didsbury Road to Footpath 134 Stockport 2.7 metres parallel to Station Road, 1.8 metres to kissing gate, 3.6 metres to gap and then undefined Footpath 390m From Mersey Road to Borough boundary. Varying from 1.8 to 2.4 metres wide Footpath 370m From Trentham Avenue to junction of Mersey Road with Priestnall Road Footpath 520m From Kingsleigh Road to the Lane adjoining The Laurels off Mauldeth Road. 140a 2 Footpath 117.9m From Mauldeth Road, Heaton Moor in a north westerly direction to public Footpath No. 140 Stockport Footpath 300 From rear of Westdale Gardens in Manchester to Sevenoaks Road. Original footpath diverted to take account of new residential development at Sevenoaks Road. North of footpath No. 140, 2.7 metres wide south of footpath No. 140, 6 metres wide changing to 2.4 metres wide. Western half mainly undefined eastern half 1.8 metres wide. The width varies from 5.1 metres at its junction with Mauldeth Road to 4.9 metres at Footpath 140. There is a post where the footpath meets Footpath 140 Stockport. Undefined Footpath 745m From Buckingham Road to Borough boundary. Varying from 1.2 to 1.8 metres but undefined over golf course Footpath 130m From Nelstrop Road to Greystoke Walk. Varying from 1.2 to 3.9 metres Footpath 770m From Churchill Crescent to Borough boundary. North of footpath No metres wide parallel to former towpath 2.4 metres. North of Fallowfield Brook varying from 4.5 to 6 metres wide Footpath 260m From Harrogate Road to Farley Way. 2.4 metres wide Footpath 928m From Marple Road, along Holiday Lane, to existing footpath south of the River Goyt footbridge Footpath 480m Footpath between Cherry Tree Lane and Mile End Lane along Varying from 1.8 to 4.1 metres wide.

6 District Former County Borough Castle Farm Lane Footpath 290m From Stockport Road in an easterly then east north-easterly direction to Sherbourne Road Footpath 12m From Footpath 150 Stockport in a southerly direction to Footpath 113 Cheadle & Gatley Footpath 60m From a point on the westerly side of Bower Avenue, Heaton Norris, 137 metres from the junction with Bowerfield Lane in a westerly direction to Alexandra Road Footpath 343m From Berwick Avenue in a southerly then easterly then southerly direction to Harwood Road Bridleway 39m From Reddish Road in a north-westerly direction to Croyden Street Bridleway 81.9m From Gladstone Grove in a south-westerly direction to Kings Drive (known as Alan Road) Footpath 18.5 Footpath known as Back Lomas Street in a southerly then easterly then northerly direction. Width of path varies from Stockport Road for a distance of 75 metres to the small electricity substation. The path is 2.3 metres wide. It then narrows to 2 metres wide for a further distance of 135 metres to the footpath to Cheadle & Gatley Urban District Boundary. It then narrows further to 1.3 metres for 40 metres then widens to 2.5 metres for 20 metres and finally widens to 3.5 metres for 20 metres to Sherbourne Road. The width of the path is 1.5 metres. Width is 1.6m - route follows a sealed surface path. There is a metal post in the middle of the path 32 metres west of its junction with Bower Avenue. Width of path is 2 metres. Width of bridleway is 3.12 metres. Width of path is 1.7 metres Footpath 10m Footpath consisting of a set of steps from adjacent to No. 20

7 District Former County Borough Wrights Bank North to a point opposite Nos Hexham Close Bridleway 93.5m From Clifton Road in a south-easterly direction to Gladstone Grove (known as Alan Road) & 7 Bridleway 1671m From Vale Road, Heaton Mersey in a generally southerly then northerly direction to Didsbury Road Bridleway 190.4m From the northern end of Higher Bury Street in a north northeasterly direction to Footpath 162a Stockport. 162a 2 Bridleway 85m From the viaduct along Bowerfold Lane Footpath 111.2m Footpath from Great Portwood Street in a southerly direction to Millgate Bridge. 166a 8 Footpath 71m From Ennerdale Road in a generally north-westerly then northeasterly direction to Hempshaw Lane. Width 7.1 metres. Width of path is 3metres. Surface is tarmac. There are two motorcycle barriers on the path. The width of the path varies between 1.4 and 2.7 metres. Width varies between 1 and 1.5 metres Bridleway 148.5m From the junction of Balmoral road with Whitelow Road, in a west-north-westerly direction along Balmoral Road to Mauldeth Road. The width of the path is 4.2 metres. There are two speed humps along the route one situated 2.8 metres west north-west of the junction of Balmoral Road with Whitelow Road, and the 2nd situated 45.2 metres west north-west of the same junction. There are five concrete posts across the route situated 94 metres west north-west of the above junction. There are also five stumps across the route at its junction with Mauldeth Road Footpath 49.5m From its junction with Hempshaw Lane in a generally northerly then north-easterly direction to its junction with Offerton Lane (Wicken Street). Width varies between 9.8 and 11.9 metres. The surface is beaten stone and there is a row of concrete posts across the path at a point 5.8 metres

8 District Former County Borough Footpath 125m From Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey in a southerly direction for a distance of 65 metres and then in a westerly direction for a distance of 60 metres to the adopted part of Craig Road, Heaton Mersey. from its junction with Hempshaw Lane. Width 1.6 metres. There are two barriers along the route preventing vehicular access consisting of a concrete base with a metal frame on top: First barrier 75 metres south of Didsbury Road, second barrier 112 metres south of Didsbury Road Footpath 440m From Harwood Road in an easterly direction for a distance of metres to the adopted part of New Beech Road and then running for a distance of 163 metres in a north-easterly direction to Hawthorn Road. Width 4.4 metres for metres then 3 metres for 91 metres then undefined for 15 metres and 2.3 metres for 57.5 metres. Posts along the route: One concrete post 44 metres east of Harwood Road. One concrete post 168 metres east of Harwood Road. Two metal posts 217 metres east of Harwood road, one metal post 23 metres north of New Beech road, one metal post 70- metres north of New Beech Road, one metal post 29 metres north of Poplar Street Footpath 14.5m From Didsbury Road to the adopted path to Boddens Hill Road. Width 2 metres Footpath 53.5m Stringer Street Steps 172a 3 Footpath 111m Stringer Street from Newbridge Lane Footpath 116m From Hollow Vale Drive to Harcourt Street Footpath 297m From Mill Lane to Harcourt Street Footpath 125m From Hollow Vale Drive in a northeasterly direction to Mill Extinguished

9 District Former County Borough Lane Footpath 148m From Harcourt Street to the rear of 25/27 Melanie Drive Footpath 22m From Melanie Drive to the rear boundary of 41 Melanie Drive Footpath 82.7m From Hapton Place to Short Street\Belmont Way (Subway) Restricted byway 250m Marple Old Road, from its western junction with Marple Road in a south easterly direction to its eastern junction with Marple Road, Footpath 308m From Bryn Drive in a generally southeasterly direction Footpath 216.4m From Naples Drive to Royon Drive Width 4.4m

10 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Statement accompanying the Definitive Rights of Way Map Metropolitan Borough of Stockport District Bredbury and Romiley 1 4 Bridleway 1912m From the Hyde Municipal Borough Boundary generally in a southerly direction to John Street Compstall. 2 4 Footpath 443m From its junction with Bridleway 2a and Bridleway 107 in a south-easterly direction to connect with bridleway 1 at Beacon House. 2a 4 Bridleway 252.3m From its junction with footpath 2 and bridleway 107 BR in a northerly direction to its junction with bridleway 84a and Footpath 84 BR at the Borough boundary. 3 4 Footpath 384m From bridleway 1 generally in a southerly direction to rejoin bridleway 1 near Campville Farm. 4 4 Footpath 479m From footpath 6 at Near Cloughside Farm in a south-easterly direction to the junction of bridleways 4a and 107 BR. 4a 4 Bridleway 200m From its junction with bridleway 1 BR just north of Hyde Farm in a north westerly then north easterly direction to its junction with bridleway 107 and footpath No. 4 BR. 5 4 Footpath 470m From bridleway 1 at Bardsleyknowl in a westerly then southwesterly direction to connect with Footpath Footpath 2039m From Compstall Brow B.6104 generally in a northerly then north easterly direction to the Hyde Municipal Borough Boundary near Edmund s Farm, its junction with Bridleway 6a and 84b. 6a 4 Bridleway 102.5m From its junction with footpath 6 and bridleway 84 BR in a westerly then northerly direction to its junction with Mount Road and Uplands Road continuing as Bridleway 164 Hyde in Tameside. 7 3&4 Footpath 228m From Werneth Low Road in a north easterly direction to the Hyde Municipal Borough Boundary. 8 3&4 Footpath 301m From Werneth Low Road in a south easterly direction to the north end of Bridleway 11. Width between 2.3 and 4.8 metres and natural earth and stone surface.. Bridleway width between 2.6 and 3.8 metres and has a metalled surface. Width between metres. Surface rolled stone.

11 District Bredbury and Romiley 9 4 Footpath 484m From Bridleway 11 at a point about 45 metres north of Higher Mossacre in a north-easterly direction to Cowlishaw Road at Cowlishaw Cottage. 10 3&4 Footpath 500m From Footpath 17 in an easterly then south-easterly direction to Bridleway a 4 Footpath 600m From Bridleway 11 in an easterly then south-easterly direction to Compstall Road Bridleway 540m From Heyes Lane in a northerly, westerly then northerly direction to Pinfold Lane at the southerly end of Footpath Footpath 44m From Hermitage Avenue in a south-easterly direction to the junction of footpaths 14 and Footpath 384m From Compstall Brow B.6104, generally in a westerly direction to Footpath Footpath 384m From the Cherry Tree Estate in a north-easterly direction to Compstall Road, B a 4 Footpath 148m From the adopted path off Waterford Avenue in a north-easterly direction to Footpath Footpath 1371m From Footpath 16 generally in an easterly direction to the west bank of the River Goyt then along the river bank in a northerly then easterly direction to Andrew Street, B.6104 at Compstall Bridge Footpath 640m From the Peak Forest Canal Towing Path generally in a northerly direction to the Cherry Tree Estate. 17 3&4 Footpath 457m From Barlowfold Road generally in a north easterly direction to connect with Bridleway 11 Bredbury and Romiley. 18 3&4 Footpath 548m From the junction of Footpaths 19 and 20 generally in an easterly direction to the Cherry Tree Estate (Gotherage Lane) Footpath 192m From Hyde Bank (junction with Footpaths 18 and 20) in a south easterly direction to the towing path of the Peak Forest Canal. At the junction of footpath 12 with 14 and 89 there is a gate with a squeeze stile next to it. The last 300 metres approx. was scheduled as a public footpath under the Rights of Way Act This footpath is generally about 10 metres wide. part of this footpath was scheduled as a public footpath under the Rights of Way Act 1932.

12 District Bredbury and Romiley 20 3&8 Footpath 1024m From Hyde Bank (junction with Footpaths 18 and 19) generally in a westerly then southerly direction to a road at a point approx. 210 metres north of Roseleigh Footpath 146m From Bury-me-Wick in a south westerly direction to a point near St Chad s or Holy Well Footpath 185m From Tank (junction with Urwick Road and Footpath 79) in a south easterly direction to Chadkirk Road Footpath 312m From Stockport Road, B6104 by the Duke of York Hotel in a south easterly direction to Chadkirk Road Bridleway 83.1m From Dye Lane generally in a northerly direction to the southern embankment of the railway bridge. 26a 3 Footpath 636.4m From its junction with bridleway 39 BR in a northerly direction to its junction with High Lane and Gilbert Bank. 26b 3 Bridleway 220.6m From the northern embankment of the railway bridge in a northerly direction to its junction with footpath 26a and bridleway 39 BR. 26c 3 Footpath 64.9m From the southern embankment of the railway bridge in a northeasterly direction to the northern embankment of the railway bridge Footpath 429m From Hill Top Road (Footpath 77 Bredbury and Romiley) generally in a south westerly direction to Footpath 26 Bredbury and Romiley 28 3 Footpath 60m From Footpath 27 Bredbury and Romiley in an easterly direction to Footpath 29 Bredbury and Romiley 29 3 Footpath 67m From Footpath 27 Bredbury and Romiley in a southerly direction to Guywood Lane Footpath 376m From Greavefold in a south-westerly direction to Guywood Lane 31 3 Footpath 855m From Guywood Lane generally in a northerly direction to Footpath 32 Bredbury and Romiley By an Order made at Quarter Sessions 1937 part of this footpath was stopped up and new footpath 1.8metres wide substituted.

13 District Bredbury and Romiley 32 3 Footpath 605m From Healdwood Road (Footpath 31 Bredbury and Romiley) generally in an easterly direction to Werneth Road Footpath 433m From Greave Road in a northerly direction to the Hyde Municipal Borough Boundary at a point north of Hillside Farm Footpath 60m From Rushyfield Crescent in an easterly direction to Barlow Fold Road. 34a 3 Footpath 125m From Far Ridings in a southerly then westerly direction to Sandy Lane, with a branch south to Syke Croft Footpath 660m From Werneth Road along Clough Meadow in a north-westerly then north-easterly direction to Pennine Road Footpath 320m From High Lane in an easterly direction to Healdwood Road (Footpath 31 Bredbury and Romiley) Footpath 434m From Healdwood Road (Footpath 31 Bredbury and Romiley) in a south-westerly then westerly direction to Footpath 26 Bredbury and Romiley near its northerly termination at High Lane Footpath 221m From Footpath 77 Bredbury and Romiley in a north easterly direction to Footpath 31 Bredbury and Romiley at Longsight Cottage Bridleway 186m From its junction with footpath 26a in a north easterly direction to its junction with bridleway 77 and footpath 39 BR Footpath 32m From George Lane B.6103, in a south-westerly direction to Brookfield Avenue Footpath 201m From George Lane B.6103 generally in an easterly direction to the towing path of the peak forest Canal (Footpath 85a Bredbury and Romiley) Footpath 40m From George Lane in an easterly direction to Barrack Hill Lane Footpath 1830m From Ashton Road (Castle Hill) generally in a north-westerly then south-westerly then southerly then westerly then northerly direction to Footpath 108 Stockport. Part of this footpath was diverted by order made at Quarter Sessions 6 January The footpath is 1.3 metres wide.

14 District Bredbury and Romiley 44 3 Footpath 423m From Ashton Road along Cromwell Road in a westerly direction to its junction with footpath 43 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 270m From Cromwell Road generally in a northerly direction to footpath 43 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 137m From Ashton Road, A.6071 in a south-easterly direction to Footpath 49 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 182m From Footpath 46 Bredbury and Romiley in a north-easterly direction to connect with Footpath 48 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 566m From Ashton Road, A.6017, almost opposite Castle Hill Farm in a south-easterly direction to Footpath 49 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 640m From Ashton Road, A6017, in an easterly then north-easterly direction to Turner Lane Footpath 621m From Footpath 49 Bredbury and Romiley in a south-easterly direction to Mill Lane by Miner Farm Footpath 445m From the southerly end of Footpath 50 Bredbury and Romiley at Miner Farm in a south-westerly then south-easterly then southwesterly direction to Footpath 52 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 1180m From Ashton Road, A6017, in an easterly then south-easterly direction to Stockport Road East, A560, T.R 59 near St Mark s Church Footpath 775m From Ashton Road, A6017, in a generally westerly direction proceeding round the Brinnington motorway roundabout to the Stockport County Borough Boundary Footpath 432m From Footpath 54a Bredbury and Romiley by Welkin Mill in a westerly then northerly then north-easterly direction to Footpath 114 Stockport. 54a 3 Footpath 346m Footpath from Stockport Road West in a northerly direction to footpath 54 Bredbury and Romiley by Welkin Mill Footpath 690m From the passageway between Wild Street and Field Street in a westerly direction to Vernon Road. Known as Highfield Lane. 56 3&8 Bridleway 2926m From Otterspool Road, B6103, at Otterspool Bridge in a south- The westerly section of this

15 District Bredbury and Romiley westerly then north-westerly direction to Middle Farm continuing north-westerly to Footpath 61 then north-westerly to the junction of Vernon Road and Dark Lane (continuation of Osborne Street) Footpath 365m From bridleway 56 Bredbury and Romiley in a north-easterly direction to Otterspool Road, B.6103, where it meets Footpath 108 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 438m From Overdale Road generally in a south-westerly direction to bridleway a 3 Footpath 135m From Bredbury Green in a generally southerly direction to Agecroft Road. 58b 3 Footpath 120m From the Ridgeway in a generally southerly direction to Beacon Road Footpath 841m From bridleway 56 Bredbury and Romiley opposite Goyt Hall Farm in a north-easterly then easterly direction to the junction of Clapgate and Catherine Road. bridleway was diverted by Order of Quarter Sessions Footpath 442m From Footpath 59 Bredbury and Romiley generally in a westerly direction to Footpath 61 Bredbury and Romiley. Width of path is 1.5 metres Footpath 484m From bridleway 56 Bredbury and Romiley in a south-easterly then southerly direction to rejoin bridleway 56 Bredbury and Romiley at a point north of Goyt Farm Footpath 500m From Poleacre Lane in a westerly direction across the railway and then north-easterly along the railway embankment then generally north-westerly direction to Footpath 66 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 384m From Footpath 66 Bredbury and Romiley in a westerly direction to connect with Footpath 64 Bredbury and Romiley at Wood Mill Footpath 850m From Footpath 66 Bredbury and Romiley at the Swing Footbridge over the Peak Forest Canal generally in a north-

16 District Bredbury and Romiley westerly direction to Turner Lane. 64a 3 Bridleway 388m From the junction of bridleway 69 and footpath 64 in a northwesterly direction to Turner Lane 66 3 Footpath 1069m From the junction of Footpath 64 Bredbury and Romiley at the Swing Footbridge over the Peak Forest Canal in a north-easterly direction to Tameside Borough Boundary. This footpath is along the towing path of the Peak Forest Canal Bridleway 36m From Footpath 64 Bredbury and Romiley in a northerly direction to the Tameside Borough Boundary at Arden Bridge Footpath 91m From Castle Hill opposite Footpath 43 Bredbury and Romiley in a south easterly direction to Ashton Road, A6017, opposite Footpath 46 Bredbury and Romiley Bridleway 374m From Riverside View, Woodley in a northerly direction along Mill Lane to connect with Footpath 64 Bredbury and Romiley at Wood Mill Footpath 274m From Werneth Road in an easterly direction to the Tameside Borough Boundary. This footpath is along Hillside Road Footpath 73m From Werneth Low Road in a northerly direction to Footpath 7 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 91m From Werneth Low Road in a north-westerly direction to the Tameside Borough Boundary Footpath 182m From Footpath 6 Bredbury and Romiley by Near Cloughside Farm in a north-westerly direction to Tameside Borough Boundary Footpath 155m From Cowlishaw Road at Near Benfield in an easterly direction to Footpath 6 Bredbury and Romiley at Far Benfield Byway open to all traffic 155m From Pinfold Lane in a northerly direction to Werneth Low Road Footpath 228m From Guywood Lane in a westerly direction along Hill Top to Footpath 39 Bredbury and Romiley at Top o th Hill Footpath 173m From Oakwood Road in a westerly direction along St Chads Avenue to Beech Lane.

17 District Bredbury and Romiley 79 3 Footpath 100m From Green Lane, Tank in an easterly direction to the junction with Footpath 23 Bredbury and Romiley, and Urwick Road Footpath 85m From Vernon Road in a south-easterly direction to Shakespeare Road. 80a 3 Footpath 8.5 m From Highfield Avenue opposite No 104 in a south-easterly then southerly direction to Highfield Cemetery Footpath 219m From Osborne Street in a south-easterly direction to Vernon Road opposite bridleway 56 Bredbury and Romiley & 4 Footpath 548m From the southerly end of Footpath 19 Bredbury and Romiluey in a south-easterly direction along the towing path of the Peak Forest Canal to the commencement of Footpath 16 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 134m From its junction with bridleways 2a and 84a BR in a southeasterly direction to the Borough Boundary adjacent to the access road to Needhams Farm. 84a 4 Bridleway 132.8m From its junction with bridleway 2a BR and footpath 84 BR at the Borough Boundary in a westerly direction to a point approx 3 metres west of the eastern boundary of Edmund s Bungalow. 84b 4 Bridleway 95m From a point approximately 3m. west of the eastern boundary of Edmonds Bungalow in a westerly direction to its junction with Footpath 6 and Bridleway 6a B&R Footpath 105m Towing path of the Peak Forest Canal in three sections: - From U.D Boundary west to junction with Footpath 83 85a 3 Footpath 2,250m From junction with Footpath 20 Bredbury and Romiley in a westerly and northerly direction to Gilbertbank 85b 3 Footpath 470m From Redhouse Lane in a northerly direction to junction with Footpaths 64 and 66 Width is metres. Surface part metalled and part rolled stone. Width between 3.8 and 7.2metres. Surface is rolled stone. (Part extinguished LE Modification Order 1988) 86 3 Footpath 274m From School Brow in a southerly direction to Green Lane, Hatherlow.

18 District Bredbury and Romiley 87 3 Footpath 192m From Footpaths 64 and 66 Bredbury and Romiley in an easterly direction to Hall Lane near Gravel Bank Footpath 448m From Woodlands Drive in a north westerly direction to Footpath 69 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 455m From the junction of Footpath 12 and Footpath 14 Bredbury and Romiley south- eastwards for a distance of 50m then south westwards for a distance of 64m. Continuing then eastwards for a distance of 24m then running south south-eastwards for a distance of 95m proceeding then northwest for a distance of 36m then eastwards for a distance of 17m then southwards for a distance of 18m then continuing south south-eastwards for a distance of 61m and then north north-wards for a distance of 90m to Footpath Footpath 249m From Footpath 13 Bredbury and Romiley south-westerly then southerly to Footpath 15 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 1000m From a point 50 metres north east of Far Benfield Farm off Footpath 6 Bredbury and Romiley in an east-north-easterly direction for a distance of 280 metres and then running for a distance of 720 metres in a north -easterly direction to Footpath 4 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 75m From a point on Braddon Road, Woodley 11m east of its junction with Lambeth Grove south easterly for a distance of 75m Footpath 13.5m From Stockport Road West in a south easterly direction to Kay Avenue Bridleway 380m From the junction of Footpath 4 BR and Bridleway 4a BR in a north easterly direction to its junction with Footpath 2 and BW2a BR Footpath 462m From its junction with Bridleway 56 BR northerly for its first 45m at a width of approximately 2m and then for a distance of Width 1.5metres Where Footpath 90 joins Footpath 13 there is a fence with a stile in it. The path crosses Gigg brook 120 metres east of Footpath 6 Bredbury and Romiley. Width 1metres Width of the route is 2.6 metres Width approximately 2.6m rolled stone surface.

19 District Bredbury and Romiley 417m northerly at a width of approximately 3m where it joins the adopted section of Bunkers Hill, Bredbury Footpath 130m From Annable Road in north easterly direction to Daisyfield Recreation Ground, Osborne Street Footpath 140m From Goyt Crescent between No s 8 10 Goyt Crescent generally in an east south-easterly direction along Field Street to Higher Bents Lane. Width varies between 3.5 and 10.3 metres Bridleway 438.8m From Compstall Road in a south westerly direction for 5.5m along Rollins Lane to an old stone post then continuing in a southerly direction for 366m to telegraph post on a bend in the road then continuing in a southerly direction for 67.3 metres to the edge of the slope which leads up onto Iron Bridge over the River Goyt in Brabyns Park Footpath 270.2m From Mill Lane to Bridleway 64 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 248.7m From footpath 112 Bredbury and Romiley in an easterly direction to a point 128.2m west of bridleway 64 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 148.8m From footpath 115 Bredbury and Romiley in a generally northeasterly direction to bridleway 64 Bredbury and Romiley Footpath 345m From footpath 112 Bredbury and Romiley in a northeasterly and then easterly and then southeasterly direction to footpath 114 Bredbury and Romiley The width of the path varies between 12.8metres at its widest point, Compstall Road, 5.5 metres at the stone post, 4.7 metres at the telegraph post and 2.9 metres at its narrowest point, by the slope that leads to Iron Bridge. Extinguished The width of the path is 1.5m. There are no barriers or gates on the footpath. Dogs must be kept on leads (a condition of the creation agreement dated )

20 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Statement accompanying the Definitive Rights of Way Map Metropolitan Borough of Stockport District Cheadle and Gatley 1 2 Footpath 92m From the Manchester City boundary in an easterly direction along the north bank of the River Mersey to Footpath 134 Stockport. 3 7 Footpath 530m From Manchester Road A.34, in a westerly then southerly direction to Cheadle Bleach Works. 3a 7 Footpath 131m From footpath 3 eastwards and then south-eastwards to Footpath 3B. 3b 7 Footpath 20m From a point on the east side of the former Manchester Road, Cheadle ( Old Manchester Road) 120m south of its junction with the M63 motorway embankment for a distance of 20m in an east south-easterly direction to Manchester Road, Cheadle (B5095). 4 7 Bridleway 512m From the railway bridge on Brook Road continuing along Brook Road in a north westerly direction to the junction with Mill Lane then in an easterly and then north easterly direction along Mill Lane to its junction with Manchester Road. 5 7 Footpath 82m From Dorset Avenue in a north-easterly direction across the footbridge to the northerly end of the footbridge. 6 7 Footpath 590m From Bridleway No. 4 at Cheadle Bleach Works, generally in a westerly direction to Kingsway (A34). 7 6 Footpath 73m From South Park Road in a westerly direction to Belmont Road 8 6 Footpath 137m From South Park Road in a southerly direction to Gatley Road (A.560). Width of path 1.8 metres Width 1.8 metres. There is also a footway from Manchester Road to the entrance of the Alexandra Hospital. The width of the bridleway along Brook Road varies between 2.5 and 4.3 metres and along Mill Lane varies between 17.2m at the Manchester Road end and 3.5 metres. The surface of the bridleway along Brook Road is part tarmac and part beaten earth and along Mill Lane is tarmac.

21 District Cheadle and Gatley 9 6 Footpath 182m From Cambridge Road in a south-easterly direction to Gatley Road (A.560) Footpath 210m From the southerly end of Highfield Parkway, in a northwesterly direction to the junction of Footpath 26 CG and Footpath 12 HGB Footpath 82m From Blossoms Lane in an easterly direction to Footpath 6 HGB Footpath 390m From Brookside Road generally in a westerly direction to the Manchester City boundary Footpath 91m From Gatley Road (A.560), in a northerly direction to Cambridge Road Footpath 155m From Manchester Road (A.34), in an easterly direction to the north end of Jackson Street to join Footpath Footpath 128m From Cuthbert Road in a north westerly then westerly direction to the north end of Jackson Street to join Footpath Footpath 155m From Hall Moss Lane in a north-easterly direction along the Urban District boundary to Highfield Parkway and Footpaths 13 Hazel Grove and Bramhall and 10 Cheadle and Gatley (Hazel Grove & Bramhall Urban District) Footpath 198m From Stockport Road (A.560), in a northerly direction to Footpath No.15 mostly along Chorlton Drive Footpath 109m From Wilmslow Road (A34), generally in an easterly direction to Oak Road Footpath 235m From Brookfield Road in a north-westerly direction across the recreation ground to Chestnut Avenue Footpath 173m From Brookfield Road generally in a southerly direction to Bridleway No Footpath 182m From Footpath No.20 in an easterly direction to Bridleway No. 32. The footpath is approximately 1.8 metres wide. The footpath is approximately 0.9 metres wide. This footpath was temporarily closed under the Defence Regulations in August 1942; the Order was revoked on the 15 September The footpath is from 1.2 to 1.8 metres wide.

22 District Cheadle and Gatley 22 7 Footpath 310m From the southerly end of Park Road in a southerly direction to Brookfield Avenue Footpath 950m From Bird Hall Lane generally in a westerly direction to Bridleway No Bridleway 851m From the made-up portion of Councillor Lane (westerly section), in an easterly direction to the made-up portion of Councillor Lane, (easterly section) Footpath 163m From Bridleway No.24 (Councillor Lane) in a south westerly direction along Audlem Walk and across Evesham into Irby Walk to Footpath No Footpath 667m From Moss Lane at Tan Pits Farm, in a south-easterly then north-easterly direction to the junction of Footpath No.10 HGB and Footpath No. 12 CG Footpath 384m From Bird Hall Lane in a southerly direction to Bridleway No.24 (Councillor Lane) Footpath 393m From Hall Moss Lane generally in a southerly direction to Blossoms Lane Footpath 164m From Ladybridge Road in a westerly then northerly direction to Councillor Lane. This footpath is known as The Drive Footpath 395m From Bridleway 32 in a south-easterly direction to Tarvin Road. The footpath is approximately 1.8 metres wide. It was diverted by Order made at Quarter Sessions Width 1.2 metres The footpath is approximately 3.6 metres wide. The footpath is from 3 metres to 3.6 metres wide. 30a 7 Footpath 47.1m From Tarvin Road in a south-easterly then north-easterly then easterly direction to Footpath No b 7 Footpath 792m From Footpath 25 in an easterly then generally south-easterly and easterly then north and north-westerly direction to a point to the west of Shiredale Close and the east of Calderbrook Drive Footpath 36m From Brookfield Road in an easterly direction to Footpath No.20. Not found.

23 District Cheadle and Gatley 32 7 Bridleway 457m From Councillor Lane (western section) in a southerly then westerly direction to the junction of Footpath No.20 and Bridleway No Footpath 475m From Stanley Road in an easterly direction continuing southerly parallel with the western boundary of the railway embankment under the A555, then westerly along the Borough boundary to the side of the A Bridleway 118m From Cheadle Road (B.5095) in a northerly direction to the junction of Footpath No.20 and BW No.32. Diverted under the Cheshire County Council A34 Wilmslow and Handforth by-pass (Classified Roads Side Roads Order 1991) The Central section of this bridleway was under Defence Regulations in August The Order was revoked on Footpath 410m From Stanley Road in a southerly direction to Earl Road. Extinguished under the Cheshire County Council A34 Wilmslow and Handforth by-pass (Classified Roads Side Roads Order 1991) 36 7 Footpath 274m From Cheadle Road (B.5095), in a north-easterly direction to BW No Footpath 90m From Bridleway 34 in an easterly then south-easterly direction to and along Queen s Road, to its junction with Birtlespool Road Footpath 1238m From Grove Lane (B.5094) in a southerly then westerly direction to the A34. 38a 12 Footpath 186m From the A34 in a westerly direction to Earl Road 39 6 Footpath 256m From the junction of Oakwood Avenue and Beech Avenue in a south-westerly direction along the private street, Hawthorne Road, to the commencement of Footpath No Footpath 435m From Hawthorne Road in a south-easterly direction to Foxland

24 District Cheadle and Gatley Road then southerly along Appleby Road then easterly to Silverdale Road & 7 Footpath 110m From the railway embankment adjacent to Troutbeck Road in an easterly direction to Troutbeck Road then north-easterly along Troutbeck Road following Keswick Avenue to Borrowdale Avenue then easterly along Borrowdale Avenue then northerly from a point opposite Rydal Close to Silverdale Road then westerly then northerly along Silverdale Road to Foxland Road then easterly along Foxland Road. 41a 6 & 7 Footpath 60m From the junction of Footpath 41 with Silverdale Road in an easterly direction to Footpath 44 Cheadle & Gatley Footpath 78m From Footpath No.38 at The Firs, in a southerly direction to Footpath 42a. 42a 12 Footpath 476m From the A34 at its junction with the A555 in a southerly direction to the Stockport boundary Footpath 155m From Hulme Hall Road B.5095, in a north-easterly direction to Swann Lane Footpath 676m From Broadway in a south-westerly then southerly direction to St. Ann s Road Footpath 170m From Hulme Hall Road B.5095, in a south-easterly direction to Swann Lane Footpath 320m From Wilmslow Road A.34, generally in a northerly direction to Barcheston Road. 48 6&7 Footpath 885m From the easterly end of Yew Tree Grove in an easterly direction to Footpath No.44 near St. Ann s Road Footpath 338m From the southerly end of Cherington Road in a westerly then southerly direction to the A Footpath 640m From Grove Lane in a westerly direction to Spath Lane on the Wilmslow Urban District boundary Footpath 612m From Styal Road (B.5166), generally in a north-easterly The footpath is approximately 1.8 metres wide. Part of this footpath was diverted by Order at Quarter Sessions

25 District Cheadle and Gatley direction to Footpath No Footpath 600m From the northerly end of Rose Vale in a north-westerly direction to Footpath No Footpath 990m From the northerly end of Rose Vale generally in a northeasterly direction to St. Ann s Road Byway open to all traffic 714m From its junction with Cheadle Road in a southerly direction to Bruntwood Park overflow car park. 55a 7 Bridleway 565.5m From Bruntwood Park overflow car park in a southerly direction to a point 21.5 metres north of its junction with Llanberis Road (BOAT 55b). 55b 7 Byway open to all traffic 166.5m From a point 21.5 metres north of its junction with Llanberis Road in a southerly direction to its junction with the southerly kerbline of Turves Road and Etchells Road. 55c 7 Bridleway 75m From its junction with the southerly kerbline of Turves Road and Etchells Road in a southerly direction to Bridleway 58c Cheadle and Gatley Footpath 575m From Wilmslow Road (A34), in a generally northerly then easterly direction along Etchells Road to Bruntwood Lane Bridleway 336m From Wilmslow Road in an easterly direction to the A34. 58a 7 Bridleway 320m From the junction of bridleway 55c, boat 55b and Footpath 56 along Turves Road in an easterly direction to Highfield Road. The byway open to all traffic is part of Bruntwood Lane and is 1.8 metres wide. This bridleway is part of Bruntwood Lane and is 1.8 metres wide. The byway open to all traffic is part of Bruntwood Lane and is 5 metres wide. The bridleway is part of Bruntwood Lane and is 5 metres wide. 58b 7 Bridleway 165m From bridleway 58 CG opposite No 57 Bradshaw Hall Lane in an easterly then northerly direction to bridleway 58c CG. 58c 7 Bridleway 230m From bridleway 58b C&G in an easterly direction to bridleway 63c then northerly to bridleway 55c CG Footpath 36m From Hulme Hall Road (B.5095), in a south-westerly direction to Heathbank Road Footpath 64m From Athlone Avenue in a north-easterly direction to Footpath This footpath is approximately 1.8 metres wide.

26 District Cheadle and Gatley 129 Stockport Footpath 310m From Station Road in a south-westerly direction to Hulme Hall Road (B.5095) Footpath 655m From Westfield Road in a westerly direction to Bridleway No. 63 just north of Bradshaw Hall. This footpath is approximately 1.8 metres wide. 62a 7 Footpath 285m From Southdown Crescent in a westerly then northerly direction to Footpath No Bridleway 777m From bridleway No. 58c in a southerly direction to Footpath 111 at Eden Park Road Footpath 1335m From Cheadle Road (B. 5095), generally in a southerly direction to Turves Road Footpath 438m From Turves Road generally in an easterly direction to Howard Avenue Footpath 594 From Ladybridge Road in a south-westerly direction to Station Road. First 75 metres from bridleway 58 is tarmacked, good condition the rest is metalled but worn and eroded. The footpath is approximately 1.8 metres wide Footpath 170m From Footpath No. 45 in a north-easterly direction to Mellor Road Footpath 64m From Mellor Road in a south-westerly direction to Swann Lane. Cycling along this footpath is prohibited Bridleway 246m From the southerly end of Mellor Road in a south-easterly then north-easterly direction to Station Road Footpath 46m From Swann Lane in a northerly direction to bridleway No Footpath 274m From Acre Lane B.5094 in a south-easterly direction to Moss Lane Footpath 155m From Ack Lane (B5095), in a north-easterly direction to. Footpath 37a HGB.

27 District Cheadle and Gatley 73 7 Footpath 231.5m From Station Road generally in a westerly direction along Briarwood Chase to Bridleway No Footpath 566m From Ladybridge Road in a south-easterly direction to Footpath 49 HGB Footpath 676m From Ladybridge Road in a south-easterly direction to the junction of Footpaths Nos. 76 and 77 CG and Footpath 50 HGB Footpath 320m From the north end of Ramilies Avenue in a north-easterly direction to the junction of Footpaths Nos. 75 and 77 CG Footpath 338m From the north end of Park Gates Drive, generally in a northerly direction to the junction of Footpaths Nos 75 and 76 CG Footpath 182m From Heathbank Road in a westerly direction to Highfield Road & 6 Footpath 600m From the southerly end of East Avenue in a westerly direction to and along Queensway to the library. The footpath is approximately 1.2 metres wide. 79a 6 Footpath 170m From Finney Lane in an easterly direction to Queensway. The path is 2m wide Footpath 393m From St Bannocks Road in an easterly then northerly direction to Ack Lane (B. 5095) Footpath 100m From the southerly end of Cornwall Road in a generally southerly direction to Westwood Road Footpath 42m From Woodstock Avenue in a westerly direction to Gill Bent Road 86a 7 Footpath 58m From Woodstock Avenue in a north-easterly direction to Thorn Grove Footpath 385m From Gill Bent Road at Higher Bent Farm in a generally southwesterly direction to Stanley Road (B. 5094) Footpath 475m From Finney Lane in a northerly direction to Brown Lane Footpath 713m From Finney Lane at the side of Heald Green Railway Station in a southerly direction to the junction with Footpaths Nos. 93 and Footpath 347m From Outwood Road in a westerly direction to Footpath No. 89.

28 District Cheadle and Gatley 91 6 Footpath 91m From Footpath No. 89 in a westerly direction to the Manchester City boundary Footpath 521m From Hulme Hall Road (B. 5095), in a westerly direction to the junction of Footpaths Nos. 98 and 105 Cheadle and Gatley Footpath 370m From Cross Road in a westerly direction to the junction of Footpaths Nos. 89 and 94 Cheadle and Gatley & 11 Footpath 347m From Footpath No. 107 in a north-westerly direction to the junction of Footpath Nos 89 and 93 Cheadle and Gatley Footpath 182m From Styal Road (B. 5166) in a westerly direction to the Manchester City boundary Footpath 1188m From Wilmslow Road (A.34) in an easterly then north-easterly direction to Footpath No. 105 near the southerly end of Heathbank Road & 12 Footpath 530m From Footpath No.96 generally in a southerly direction to Stanley Road (B. 5094). 97a 7 Footpath 280m From its junction with Footpath 96 and the A34 in a northwesterly direction Footpath 457m From Footpaths 105 and 92 in a south-easterly then northeasterly direction to Footpath 98a at Sunnydale Road. 98a 7 Footpath 100m From Gillbent Road in a north-westerly direction then southwesterly to Sunningdale Road Footpath 128m From Footpath No. 97 in an easterly direction to the junction of Footpath Nos. 100 and 101 Cheadle and Gatley Footpath 109m From Stanley Road (B. 5094), in a northerly then westerly direction to the junction of Footpaths Nos 99 and 101 Cheadle and Gatley Footpath 128m From Stanley Road (B. 5094) in a north-easterly direction to the junction of Footpaths Nos. 99 and 100 Cheadle and Gatley at Henbury Lane. 3 metres wide.

29 District Cheadle and Gatley Footpath 82m From Broadway Avenue in a south-westerly direction to High Grove Road & 12 Footpath 770m From Gill Bent Road in a north-westerly direction to Footpath No. 96 Cheadle and Gatley. 104a 12 Footpath 110m From Gill Bent Road east of Higher Bent Farm, in a northwesterly then westerly direction Footpath 457m From the southerly end of Heathbank Road in a south-westerly then generally in a south-easterly direction to the junction of Footpaths Nos. 92 and 98 Cheadle and Gatley Footpath 45m From Heathbank Road generally in an easterly direction over the railway to Hulme Hall Road (B. 5095) Footpath 365m From the west end of Bolshaw Road in a westerly direction, then south-westerly direction to the Wilmslow Urban District boundary Footpath 219m From Footpath No. 107 at Bolshaw Road in a southerly then south-westerly direction to the Wilmslow Urban District boundary Footpath 111m From Viscount Drive in a generally northerly direction to Queensway Footpath 158.3m From a point 167m from its junction with bridleway 63 CG for approximately 158.3m in a southerly then easterly then southerly then easterly direction to Brixham Avenue and Dawlish Avenue Footpath 227.5m From Three Acres in a generally south-easterly then north easterly direction then south-easterly to its junction with Footpaths 104 and Footpath 32m From Footpath 151 CG in a southerly direction to Carrs Avenue, Cheadle Footpath 80m From Priory Road in a north easterly then north westerly Width 2 metres Width 2 metres The width is 1.5 metres

30 District Cheadle and Gatley direction to Footpath Footpath 70m From Leyland Avenue in a generally north easterly then north westerly direction to Sevenoaks Road Footpath 49m From Ashfield Road in a westerly then southerly then westerly then south westerly direction Footpath 91.8m From a point 38 metres from the top of the steps which lead down to Wilmslow Road in a generally north easterly then easterly direction to Brookfield House Drive Bridleway 34.8m From Birch Road Gatley in a generally south-easterly direction to Hawthorn Road Footpath 396m From Footpath No. 116 Cheadle and Gatley south-eastwards to Footpath No. 27 Cheadle and Gatley Footpath 578m From Old Wool Lane westwards for a distance of 367 metres then southwards for a distance of 79 metres then southwestwards for a distance of 67 metres then westwards for 65 metres to Shiers Drive Footpath 61m From Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, running between the buildings Nos. 15b and 17 Station Road in an east-north-easterly direction for a distance of 45 metres and then in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 16 metres to Warren Road Footpath 370m From the junction of Longley Lane with the southerly side of the M56 in a north-easterly then southerly direction to Lorna Grove Footpath 315m From North Downs Road for a distance of 255m in a southeasterly direction then in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 60m to Willow Avenue Footpath 89m Northern side of A34. Width varies between 1.6 and 5 metres. The width of the path along the length of the route from the junction with Footpath 116 Cheadle and Gatley for a distance of 73 metres is 1.5 metres wide, it then widens to a width of 2 metres for a distance of 323 metres to its junction with Footpath 27 Cheadle and Gatley. Width of the path is 1.5 metres.