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I used the station at Middlewood to buy studio equipment at Highlane Village. The walk through the woodland to access the A6 is so unique. Is this the only one like that in England? There is a wooden sign nailed to a tree saying, "To the Station," like something from a wild west movie.

Love your walks watching from New Zealand, some interesting old infrastructure, I find it amazing to see this still surviving. We were in the UK last year visiting family in Eastbourne. We were treated to a stage show in London and had to take the train to London, I love the train journey and so we went via St leonards Warrior Square then changed to take the train up to Charing Cross, 2 hours and I love the scenery and seeing the old stations on the way.

Rose Hill had the Class 101s running to it until 2003. So much more comfy than those rubbish Pacer trains.

Oh dr beaching ya naughty naughty man

This line should get fully rebuilt to assist the mainline between stoke and manchester.

Rose Hill Marple and Manchester to Sheffield via Marple had the last class 101 Diesel Multiple Units in the country and were withdrawn after 50 years work, which was pretty good as they were only built for 15-20 years service. That was the last time I was in Marple. I feel sure that the route to Macclesfield would have been a useful one to have retained as it did not seem to duplicate any other route. Middlewood Lower has some unusual access arrangements as you have to go via the Higher station to get access to it. Thank you for these most interesting video presentations which are very much appreciated by us.

Your close to where I live - I Live near Buxton - A bit strange to see you on a Train even thou I watch you walk along Abandoned Railways!!!😉🚂🚂🚂

Thanks Ant, another great episode. Going back to the first episode on this route, going back to the early '80's there used to be a place in Bollington that made Christmas Crackers, I can't remember what it was called or exactly where the location was but I'm pretty sure it was in some of the old remaining railway buildings. I've tried searching for information on it and can't find even a single mention of it now.(If anyone in the comments has any idea what I'm talking about can you give a reply here please).

I WILL TELL YOU WHY MP B Castle Labour Trans port call in Spin Doctor to save money on B Rail he came back with a plan to remove 60% of the Rail net work, And he had friend in the scrap trade, They had inner trade coming together and f a invol,, IT WAS ALL ABOUT MONEY IN THE BACK POCKET FOR A LOOOOOOOOT OF Top knobes you no what I mean, now look it up.

I remember reading some years ago that the branch lines which survived the excesses of Beeching were all in Tory marginal constituencies. I imagine Rose Hill is a bit semi-detatched, middle class, but have never been there, if so, it might fit the bill.

How many of today's concrete bridges will still be going strong in 150 years?

Love your walks.You put the BBC to shame with the amount they spend on programmes.You are very professional, and on such a low budget also.

Lovely stone bridges - and I loved the little statue of the frog! When we were last in that area, we took snaps of Disley tunnel from the footbridge on the eastern side of it. What an interesting line you walked. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks so much, Ant.

Another great and educational walk from you 😊.

thank you for showing me

I walked down there a year ago, and was told by an elderly couple that the capstone you found was from an old occupation bridge nearby that they remembered.

The dressed stonework on the bridges really shows craftsmanship, especially on the arch bridges. Another fine walk, it's like we're almost there with you...........

I did some of this line on my channel its beautiful

A pleasant walk ending with a convenient connecting railway service from Rose Hill - saved by commuter traffic, it seems. Some evocative archive images and fine looking bridges. Thank you.

Great video again :) isn't that the Middlewood Station from Max and Paddy Road to Nowhere?? If I'm not mistaken 😂😂

Another enjoyable evening thanks Ant

Brilliant pair of videos Ant! Rose Hill was listed for closure with the rest of the stations. However, it was reprieved due to the high level of commuter usage to Manchester & Stockport. I visited the line many times in the 1980's and walked it before it was transformed into the Middlewood Way. First walked the complete Middlewood Way in 1985, at that time you could walk all the way into Macclesfield, that was before they used the trackbed to build the new bypass. 🙂👍

nice to see part 2 of this beautiful journey through this disused railway thanks for sharing im looking forward to yr next adventure xx

Excellent as always, I live in Lincolnshire, and there is a Railway walk from Woodhall Spa to Horncastle. Still has the original post and rail fencing.

Wonderful really enjoyed part 2. You put a lot of effort into making your videos.

Wish you had filmed going through the tunnel! 😀

Great video has always. Lucky you to have a dry warm day! 😅

Another nice explore and great relaxing video for the weekend. Beautiful stonework on those arched bridges. Cheers from the Colorado Rockies.

Travelled to Bollington and back when I went over the Woodhead route a few days before that line closed for good. Shame to see the bare remains of a once busy railway but at least it's still finding a purpose in life. Thanks for bringing back the memories!

The Access to the main line and a lot of stations could make this route a valuable route for some sort of transport infrastructure

As always, I'm looking forward to seeing the video👌🏾

Hi Ant, we were only here 2 weeks ago, 🚆 we were on our bikes 🚉 🚄 🚲 Your videoing and editing are fantastic 🎥 ❤ I look forward to Part 2.

Think the mill and chimney is Clarence mill now residential.

Walked this former railway route in 1997. The viaduct at Bollington is spectacular.

As far as that cyclist is concerned it would make me think if I had a stick I would shove it in is spokes! And yes I am a cyclist. The new highway code states that pedestrians have right of way over a cyclist! As a cyclist I have always given way to pedestrians. Even to the extent of stopping and getting off my bike. I have also had abusive comments thrown at me, some people think that they are God's and have the right over everyone else. It was especially horrible during covid time. I would try and go where I thought people didn't go for solitude.i still do.

What about the severed section of the canal at Ambergate? This occurred in the mid 1960s when Ambergate electricity substation was either expanded or possibly built. The canal was severed at this point. I walked the cansl route from Cromford to Ambgate before 2015. The canal at the Cromford terminal connected with the canal-that-never-was that became a railway. The Cromford and High Peak Railway.

Walked said Ravenscar to Robin Hoods Bay 13th June and then to watch your wonderful video it puts everything in to perspective. Thank you

A up did you get video the the lost railways of britain 2 day it was good to see.

Great road when I was younger for thrashing the cars. Never gone back to look at it, but may do now.

Yes that looks a challenge, the track looks in pretty good condition.

I've been driving down the 617 on a regular basis for 20 + years and can remember the Rainworth bypass being built.

Thanks for that walk, Ant.

Risking life to entertain. TAKE CARE SIR.

As I understand it there'll be an extension from Stoke as a BR line* and an extension of the Churnet Valley line to Leek Brook Junction *I call NR tracks BR for ease.

Great video as always Ant, your choice of music gives it so much more atmosphere. I think you should do one on the abandoned section of the A21, just north of Lamberhurst, in Kent. Was always mad busy, but when the Lamberhurst bypass was built in 2010, it was cut off and left to go back to nature. Its a mystical section now, and hard to imagine what it was like. It would make a great video Ant

Superb brick bridge

i'd always heard that in the ceiling of the tunnel there was little trapdoors to certain houses where a smuggler would put contraband before it's onward journey up the pannierways. I did'nt see any trapdoors!

Is that the ghost of a 1920's looking lady at 6.40? My eyes were imedietly drawn to her soddd there in the tunnel

Nice green walk with some splendid bridges and aerial shots. Good to see it's been made accessible, though sad to see inconsiderate and abusive cyclists. Thank you.

I hope that in the future, parts of the rail tunnell system can be revived to serve forest fields, carrington, sherwood and new basford.