Tracks ahead
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Tracks ahead by Peter Whatley as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Peter Whatley Taken: 24 Mar 1989
The Bredbury to Manchester line fades into the distance, while the trackbed of the former link from Romiley to Stockport curving off to the left is rapidly becoming overgrown. Between the lines, a broken gate provides access to an area of waste ground for walkers, motorcyclists and others.