Refine your search for walks in Meltham
Meltham walks
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Longdendale Chain
Association / Club / Walk leader3.81 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swineshaw Reservoirs & Wild Bank Hill
6.59 mi
+971 ft
-965 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
A longer walk featuring a scenic valley and a stiff climb to a fine moorland viewpoint.
Wild Bank Hill
3.45 mi
+541 ft
-538 ft
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.
Cown Edge from Broadbottom
7.25 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,014 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
This Peak District walk follows a circuit that inclues Cown Edge, which offers some fine views towards Manchester. The route is easy to follow and includes a substantial section of the Cown Edge Way.
More walks in Meltham
Discover also walks in surrounding cities: