Saddleworth 5 Trigs

Technical sheet

n°53530339
Creation
Last update
–
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 34.93 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 13h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 1,076 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 1,073 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 580 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 162 m
Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 162 m - Start on Chew Valley Road, A669
  2. 2 : km 0.37 - alt. 165 m - Turn sharp left
  3. 3 : km 0.72 - alt. 202 m - Turn left
  4. 4 : km 0.91 - alt. 224 m - Turn right
  5. 5 : km 1.17 - alt. 233 m - Turn slight left
  6. 6 : km 1.24 - alt. 244 m - Turn sharp left onto Intake Lane
  7. 7 : km 1.37 - alt. 253 m - Turn sharp right
  8. 8 : km 1.57 - alt. 330 m - Turn left
  9. 9 : km 2.24 - alt. 446 m - Keep right
  10. 10 : km 2.42 - alt. 463 m - Turn left
  11. 11 : km 2.47 - alt. 462 m - Turn slight right
  12. 12 : km 8.54 - alt. 489 m - Turn sharp left
  13. 13 : km 12.95 - alt. 580 m - Keep left
  14. 14 : km 15.84 - alt. 449 m - Turn right onto Greenfield Road, A635
  15. 15 : km 15.97 - alt. 450 m - Turn left onto Wessenden Head Road
  16. 16 : km 17.38 - alt. 455 m - Turn left
  17. 17 : km 17.72 - alt. 490 m - Turn right
  18. 18 : km 17.73 - alt. 490 m - Turn right
  19. 19 : km 17.87 - alt. 486 m - Keep left
  20. 20 : km 18.93 - alt. 370 m - Turn sharp left
  21. 21 : km 18.99 - alt. 365 m - Turn sharp right
  22. 22 : km 20.37 - alt. 306 m - Keep left
  23. 23 : km 20.4 - alt. 298 m - Turn slight right
  24. 24 : km 20.97 - alt. 294 m - Turn left
  25. 25 : km 21.25 - alt. 311 m - Turn right
  26. 26 : km 21.65 - alt. 341 m - Keep left
  27. 27 : km 23.41 - alt. 408 m - Keep left
  28. 28 : km 23.63 - alt. 412 m - Keep right
  29. 29 : km 23.73 - alt. 411 m - Turn right
  30. 30 : km 25.3 - alt. 390 m - Keep right
  31. 31 : km 25.36 - alt. 386 m - Turn left onto Standedge Cutting, A62
  32. 32 : km 25.59 - alt. 372 m - Turn left
  33. 33 : km 25.94 - alt. 337 m - Keep right
  34. 34 : km 27.52 - alt. 200 m - Keep left onto Lee Side
  35. 35 : km 28.19 - alt. 221 m - Keep left
  36. 36 : km 28.22 - alt. 224 m - Turn slight left onto Ward Lane
  37. 37 : km 28.44 - alt. 246 m - Turn left onto Hill Barn Lane
  38. 38 : km 28.86 - alt. 285 m - Turn left onto Running Hill Lane
  39. 39 : km 28.92 - alt. 286 m - Turn right
  40. 40 : km 28.93 - alt. 286 m - Turn right onto Running Hill Lane
  41. 41 : km 29.21 - alt. 323 m - Keep left
  42. 42 : km 31.33 - alt. 444 m - Turn slight left onto Oldham Way
  43. 43 : km 31.96 - alt. 448 m - Keep right onto Oldham Way
  44. 44 : km 32.14 - alt. 443 m - Turn sharp left
  45. 45 : km 32.71 - alt. 410 m - Turn left
  46. 46 : km 33.09 - alt. 351 m - Turn right
  47. 47 : km 33.3 - alt. 326 m - Keep left
  48. 48 : km 33.55 - alt. 278 m - Turn sharp left
  49. 49 : km 33.62 - alt. 278 m - Turn left
  50. 50 : km 33.8 - alt. 254 m - Turn left
  51. 51 : km 33.92 - alt. 242 m - Keep left
  52. 52 : km 33.95 - alt. 239 m - Turn slight left onto Tunstead Lane
  53. 53 : km 34.22 - alt. 216 m - Turn right onto Tunstead Lane
  54. 54 : km 34.66 - alt. 181 m - Turn right onto Holmfirth Road, A635
  55. 55 : km 34.91 - alt. 163 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Manchester Road, A635
  56. S/E : km 34.93 - alt. 162 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Other walks in the area

Walking Saddleworth Edges

Walker
Saddleworth Edges
↔14.94 km ↗+363 m ↘-354 m ◔5h 20 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Oldham (Greater Manchester)

Absolute belter of a walk around 3 reservoirs with views from the top of Saddleworth moor, climbing down a cascading waterfall, all utterly stunning.

Walking The Pots & Pans from Uppermill

Walker
↔6.99 km ↗+206 m ↘-207 m ◔2h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Oldham (Greater Manchester)

This Peak District walk offers a relatively easy way to enjoy the moors and views above Uppermill in Oldham. The route includes a visit to the Obelisk above Uppermill.

Walking The Longdendale Chain

Association or club
↔6.14 km ↗+63 m ↘-61 m ◔1h 55 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)

Mostly level walking around one, two or three of the reservoirs of the Longdendale valley

Walking Crowden via Lad’s Leap

Association or club
↔13.66 km ↗+341 m ↘-347 m ◔4h 55 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)

A demanding moorland walk with superb views, followed by an easy and level return.

Walking Arnfield & Swallow’s Wood

Association or club
↔4.85 km ↗+76 m ↘-78 m ◔1h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)

A leisurely reservoir and woodland stroll, visiting a local nature reserve.

Walking Harrop Edge

Association or club
↔2.34 km ↗+68 m ↘-61 m ◔0h 50 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)

An easy stroll round a nearby hill, with wide views over Manchester and the Dark Peak.

Walking Swineshaw Reservoirs & Wild Bank Hill

Association or club
↔10.60 km ↗+282 m ↘-283 m ◔3h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)

A longer walk featuring a scenic valley and a stiff climb to a fine moorland viewpoint.

Walking Wild Bank Hill

Association or club
↔5.56 km ↗+162 m ↘-164 m ◔2h 05 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)

A taste of heather moorland as you climb to the local trig-point, with wide views over Manchester.

For more walks, use our search engine.

The GPS track and description are the property of the author.

Loading…