Rose Hill (Marple) railway station is at the terminus of a spur line of the Hope Valley line, with a 30-mins journey into Manchester Piccadilly on Northern Trains (services daily except Sunday). It is one of the two stations that serve the area of Marple (the other is Marple). There is a car park and a staffed ticket office, as well as step-free access to the platform.
From the station there is direct access to Middlewood Way, a 10-mile shared-use trail ending at Macclesfield, which follows the route of the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple railway. This proximity and access has helped established Rose Hill as one of the key gateways to Cheshire and Derbyshire and onwards to the Pennines.
There is a useful community website for information about Marple, which has many attractions for day-trippers including the 16-lock flight – one of the steepest in the country – and the Marple viaduct. Guides for days out in Stockport, including a Marple guide, is available to download from the One Stockport website: One Stockport: Marple Days Out Guide
There is a very active friends group at the station, they have made many improvements to the station over recent years. They have also designed a number of walks based around the station. Details of the walks can be found here. Any questions or expressions of interest in getting involved with the Group can be directed to forhs142@gmail.com.