I was in the Crowden / Woolpacks / Kinder low area last week. I'd say it was busier than usual, but not excessively so.
It was interesting to note haw many folks were navigating by phone though.. Also many of the younger ones were literally 'Dressed for the gym' and had no additional clothing or provisions with them at all. Although one young lady was wearing some lovely white 'Converse' shoes and carrying a natty little DKNY shoulder bag..