HUT Recce V1/Meltham
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 21.54 km
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Average duration: 7h 45
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Difficulty: Not specified
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 558 m
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Vertical drop: - 556 m
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Highest point: 488 m
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Lowest point: 236 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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Area: Peak District
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District: Kirklees
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Start/End: N 53.564642° / W 1.885281°
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 453 m - Start on Wessenden Head Road
- 2 : km 0.51 - alt. 404 m - Keep left
- 3 : km 0.75 - alt. 388 m - Turn slight right
- 4 : km 1.28 - alt. 365 m - Keep left
- 5 : km 2.65 - alt. 306 m - Keep left
- 6 : km 2.69 - alt. 298 m - Turn slight right
- 7 : km 5.14 - alt. 238 m - Keep left
- 8 : km 5.21 - alt. 236 m - Turn sharp right onto Binn Lane
- 9 : km 5.77 - alt. 296 m - Turn sharp left
- 10 : km 6.08 - alt. 322 m - Keep right
- 11 : km 7.07 - alt. 354 m - Keep left
- 12 : km 7.69 - alt. 352 m - Turn slight right
- 13 : km 8.02 - alt. 348 m - Keep left
- 14 : km 8.11 - alt. 347 m - Turn left
- 15 : km 9.05 - alt. 350 m - Turn left onto Deer Hill End Road
- 16 : km 9.69 - alt. 311 m - Turn right
- 17 : km 9.89 - alt. 295 m - Keep right
- 18 : km 10.32 - alt. 268 m - Turn left
- 19 : km 10.45 - alt. 257 m - Turn sharp right
- 20 : km 10.81 - alt. 258 m - Turn left
- 21 : km 11.03 - alt. 258 m - Keep right onto Meltham Way
- 22 : km 12.33 - alt. 261 m - Turn right onto Bedlam Road
- 23 : km 12.83 - alt. 302 m - Keep left
- 24 : km 13.91 - alt. 286 m - Turn sharp right onto Magdalen Road
- 25 : km 15.41 - alt. 399 m - Turn right onto Greenfield Road, A635
- 26 : km 15.48 - alt. 401 m - Turn left onto Springs Road
- 27 : km 16.49 - alt. 379 m - Turn left
- 28 : km 16.58 - alt. 371 m - Turn right
- 29 : km 16.97 - alt. 319 m - Turn right
- 30 : km 18.63 - alt. 398 m - Turn sharp right onto Issues Road
- 31 : km 19.09 - alt. 430 m - Keep left
- 32 : km 19.31 - alt. 488 m - Turn right
- 33 : km 21.09 - alt. 449 m - Turn right onto Greenfield Road, A635
- 34 : km 21.22 - alt. 450 m - Turn left onto Wessenden Head Road
- S/E : km 21.54 - alt. 455 m
Other walks in the area
Holme & Marsden Clough from Ramsden Reservoir
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.
The Pots & Pans from Uppermill
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.
Dove Stone reservoir
Great easy walk around Dove Stone reservoir. Can be busy during summer holiday.Dog Friendly.
Saddleworth Edges

Absolute belter of a walk around 3 reservoirs with views from the top of Saddleworth moor, climbing down a cascading waterfall, all utterly stunning.
Torside reservoir
Lovely circular walk around Torside reservoir to see longdendale and the wild pennines. Dog friendly.
Bleaklow Head from Longendale
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
A rewarding half day route onto Bleaklow that provides a taste of its wild beauty.
Winscar Reservoir curcuit from Dunford Bridge
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.
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