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Holme & Marsden Clough from Ramsden Reservoir
Visorando Member
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.
Calderdale Way taster
Association / Club / Walk leader7.32 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 Dale
3.90 mi
+548 ft
-531 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
Explore the valley short cut option and a surprise.
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.
Luddenden Foot Circular
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.
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.
Horbury Bridge to Kirkhamgate
Tourist office6.15 mi
+427 ft
-240 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Sitlington (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk from Horbury Bridge along River Calder to Kirkhamgate using mainly Wakefield Way and Kirkless Way.
From the Maypole
2.14 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk from the Maypole and around Gawthorpe.
Ossett Town Centre to Spring Mill
1.70 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy walk mainly on roadside pavements and green footpaths alongside field edges.
Ossett Town Center to Pildacre Hill
1.82 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy, circular walk, mainly on pavements and good footpaths.
Healey Old Mills
2.78 mi
+223 ft
-223 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy circular walk, mainly on roadside pavements and green footpaths alongside field edges.
Bretton Country Park to Horbury Bridge
8.54 mi
+719 ft
-961 ft
4h 35
Easy
Departure from West Bretton (West Yorkshire)
Starting from Bretton Country Park Visitor Centre, this walk will lead you to Horbury Bridge through woodland, Overton and Middlestown.
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.
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.
Around Cawthorne
3.40 mi
+443 ft
-446 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cawthorne (South Yorkshire)
A steady uphill walk across farmland and through woodland providing views in High Hoyland back down towards Cannon Hall and Cawthorne. An easy downhill return across farmland.
Cawthorne Boundary - Part 1
3.98 mi
+466 ft
-472 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cawthorne (South Yorkshire)
The Cawthorne Boundary Walk is a 14 mile circular walk usually starting at the Village Hall. I have broken the roughly into 4 parts smaller of approximately 3-4 miles radiating from the village, enabling the walker to walk the village boundary in part over 4 walks or the complete boundary in 1. I pick up a public footpath close to the center of the village, opposite Beatson House restaurant and next to the Methodist Chapel.
Kirkhamgate to Stanley
7.19 mi
+308 ft
-512 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A nice walk from Kirkhamgate to Stanley using Wakefield Way.
Langsett and Midhope reservoirs
6.66 mi
+489 ft
-495 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Langsett (South Yorkshire)
Easy walk that can be very popular around Langsett and Midhope reservoirs.
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.
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.
Silkstone including Cannon Hall Country Park
10.42 mi
+732 ft
-715 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Silkstone (South Yorkshire)
This Barnsley walk starts in Silkstone and includes an old waggonway, the Cannon Hall country park and sections of the Barnsley Boundary Walk and the Penistone Boundary Walk.
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.
Thurgoland Boundary from Oxspring
8.53 mi
+794 ft
-801 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Oxspring (South Yorkshire)
The Thurgoland Boundary Walk is just under nine miles long and takes in part of the upper Don valley as well as some of the tributaries of the river Dove. The route includes a short section on the old Dove Valley railway above the Silkstone tunnels and the route crosses the old Woodhead rail route twice.
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.
Underbank Reservoir to Ladybower Inn
14.19 mi
+1,545 ft
-1,365 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Stocksbridge (South Yorkshire)
Nice long moorland walk using public transport to facilitate a linear walk. There are a couple of road miles to start with, but the roads are not too busy. This is not a fun route in poor weather as it's quite exposed and there isn't really an obvious alternative.
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.
Broomhead Moor & Ewden Beck
5.98 mi
+823 ft
-823 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)
This Peak District walk is another route close to the western outskirts of Sheffield. The walk explores one of the valleys that run eastwards towards the Don - in this case the Ewden Beck. The start is close to Broomhead Hall.
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.
Bleaklow from Old Glossop
8.53 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,512 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
Bleaklow and Higher Shelf Stones feature in this Peak District walk from Old Glossop. Other highlights include the Wain Stones, Yellow Stacks and Doctor's Gate. This moorland can be wild and desolate in bad weather so save this walk for a dry day with good visibility.
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.
Broomhead & Howden Moors
12.37 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,306 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)
This Peak District walk explores the moors to the east of the Derwent Valley Reservoirs. Including some quiet paths and tracks, the route also visits the popular summit of Back Tor and the monument to the Lost Lad. This valley is particularly impressive and feels quite remote - considering how close it is to the thousands of people that are circuiting around Ladybower.
Back Tor, Bradfield Moors and Reservoirs
11.03 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,437 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)
This Peak District walk explores the moorland and resevoirs that lie between Ladybower and Bradfield. Walking is generally good but do expect some short boggy sections after heavy rain.
Harrop Edge
1.45 mi
+256 ft
-230 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
An easy stroll round a nearby hill, with wide views over Manchester and the Dark Peak.
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