Hyde United History Walk
Ewen Fields Stadium, Walker Lane, Hyde, Greater Manchester, SK14 5PL
A walk around the Grange Road North and Lumn Road area of Hyde and more specifically Ewen Fields (Project Solar Stadium) where Hyde United, then called Hyde FC, first played in 1885. There will be a look at the club's history, including the famous 26-0 FA Cup defeat at the hands of Preston North End in 1887, plus a tour of the ground to look at its development over the last 140 years.
Meet in Hyde Leisure Pool car park, Walker Lane, at the Active Tameside sign.
Ewen Fields Stadium, Walker Lane, Hyde, Greater Manchester, SK14 5PL
The vast majority of the walk is on the flat but entry to the main stand at Hyde United involves steps.