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Luddenden Foot Circular
Visorando Member
7.66 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
This Calderdale walk takes you into an area that was once a dense hive of mills and industry: spinning, carding and weaving. Today much of the industry has long since departed and you can enjoy the scenic highlights of this area.
Hardcastle Crags and Gibson mill
5.19 mi
+643 ft
-633 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
Lovely walk in the wood to see Gibson mill and Hardcastle Crags following the Hebden river. Best during spring time to see the bluebells.
Shibden Dale
Association / Club / Walk leader3.90 mi
+548 ft
-531 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
Explore the valley short cut option and a surprise.
Calderdale Way taster
7.32 mi
+879 ft
-860 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
An energetic and varied walk sampling the Calderdale and Brinle Way.
Shibden Hall
2.82 mi
+243 ft
-217 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
An easy, mostly level stroll to a local landmark.
Haworth Moor and Bronte Bridge
3.29 mi
+315 ft
-312 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Haworth and Stanbury (West Yorkshire)
A short walk that visits the Bronte Bridge and includes some wwalking on the Haworth Moors.
Top Withins and the Bronte Bridge from Haworth
6.72 mi
+692 ft
-636 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Haworth and Stanbury (West Yorkshire)
Top Withins is an excellent objective for a walk from Haworth in the South Pennines. The Brontë family have strong associations with Haworth and this walk onto the moors perhaps gives you the chance to experience the landscape that dominated their writing.
Hollingworth Lake Circular
2.36 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Rochdale (Greater Manchester)
An easy flat walk going clockwise around the lake. Start/finish at the woodland car park with cafe and toilets. The Pavilion Cafe is halfway round. Pubs and other shops near the rowing club boathouse.
The Pots & Pans from Uppermill
4.34 mi
+676 ft
-679 ft
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.
Towneley Hall via Holme Chapel
6.92 mi
+673 ft
-712 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Burnley (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Holme Chapel.
Singing Ringing Tree
5.82 mi
+843 ft
-873 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Burnley (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golf Course, Singing Ringing Tree sound sculpture.
Rossendale from Water
4.33 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Borough of Rossendale (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Dean Lane, Water in Rossendale (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Small Shaw trig point.
Holme & Marsden Clough from Ramsden Reservoir
8.89 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,280 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Holme Valley (West Yorkshire)
The South Pennines are part of the Peak District National Park and this walk explores the moors to the west of Holme. The route uses well trodden paths and tracks and offers some fine views during the course of the walk.
Dove Stone reservoir
7.65 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Oldham (Greater Manchester)
Great easy walk around Dove Stone reservoir. Can be busy during summer holiday.
Dog Friendly.
Saddleworth Edges
9.28 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,158 ft
5h 15
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.
Foulridge via Noyna Hill
6.13 mi
+587 ft
-614 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Foulridge (Lancashire)
The walk starts opposite Church of Saint Michael and All Angels and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Foulridge Reservoir, Noyna Hill and Leeds Liverpool canal.
Cow and Calf
3.33 mi
+623 ft
-617 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
Onto Ilkley Moor for fine views, a historic well cottage and iconic rock formations.
The Swastika and Badger Stones
6.91 mi
+899 ft
-873 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
Enigmatic rock carvings and all the best-loved highlights of Ilkley Moor.
River Wharfe and Ilkley Moor
4.88 mi
+728 ft
-702 ft
2h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
A walk alongside the River Wharfe to historic Ilkley town centre, with a return via the Cow & Calf.
Winscar Reservoir curcuit from Dunford Bridge
9.13 mi
+889 ft
-873 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Dunford (South Yorkshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the open country and reservoirs to the nothwest of Dunford Bridge. This sector of the National Park sees fewer walkers and you are free to enjoy the superb scenery in relative peace and quiet.
Torside reservoir
7.23 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,086 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
Lovely circular walk around Torside reservoir to see longdendale and the wild pennines. Dog friendly.
Chevin Forest Park
4.62 mi
+420 ft
-433 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Carlton (West Yorkshire)
An extended exploration of our local woods and crags, with superb views and historic monuments.
Otley and the River Wharfe
7.99 mi
+751 ft
-741 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carlton (West Yorkshire)
Stroll down into the historic town of Otley, returning via the River Wharfe and Chevin Forest Park.
Surprise View
1.61 mi
+102 ft
-112 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Otley (West Yorkshire)
A pleasant stroll to a local viewpoint, with a prehistoric cup-and-ring marked rock en route
Bleaklow Head from Longendale
7.08 mi
+1,414 ft
-1,407 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from Charlesworth (Derbyshire)
Bleaklow Head from Longendale is a Peak District walk on the wild side. Using rarely walked parts of the Bleaklow moors. This moorland and edge walk takes you to the high land of Bleaklow in the northern sector of the Peak District National Park. It is best undertaken in fine weather preferably after a dry spell. With poor visibility always a potential hazard, map reading skills and the ability to use a compass are advantageous.
Torside Clough from Longdendale
4.43 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,017 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Charlesworth (Derbyshire)
A rewarding half day route onto Bleaklow that provides a taste of its wild beauty.
The Longdendale Chain
3.81 mi
+135 ft
-154 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
Mostly level walking around one, two or three of the reservoirs of the Longdendale valley
Crowden via Lad’s Leap
8.49 mi
+1,119 ft
-1,132 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
A demanding moorland walk with superb views, followed by an easy and level return.
Arnfield & Swallow’s Wood
3.02 mi
+308 ft
-315 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
A leisurely reservoir and woodland stroll, visiting a local nature reserve.
Flouch & Winscar
8.97 mi
+676 ft
-656 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Langsett (South Yorkshire)
This Peak District Walk follows sections of the Barnesley Boundary Walk and the Trans Pennine Trail in wild moorland. Route finding is generally easy and the walk uses well marked paths tracks and a section of minor road to explore the country at the eastern end of the now closed Woodhead Tunnel.
Cats Clough Head & Outer Edge
9.00 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,070 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Langsett (South Yorkshire)
This Peak District walk explores the moors to the northwest of Sheffield and visits an area that sees relatively few walkers. Do select a clear day as navigation can be difficult in poor visibility.
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