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The Pots & Pans from Uppermill
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
Matley lane to Cheetham park, Stalybridge.
2.61 mi
+230 ft
-253 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
A short half day walk on old cobbled track through nature reserve and park. Initial gradual uphill section on unmade track, taking you to Stalybridge centre, to come back through nature reserve and park.
Swineshaw Reservoirs & Wild Bank Hill
Association / Club / Walk leader6.59 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coombs Ridge, Cown Edge from Broadbottom
6.24 mi
+922 ft
-925 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
This area sees few walkers yet there is much of interest and grand views.
Back o’ th’ Hill
3.93 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
Wide views, interesting corners, and a quiet stretch of canal towpath with a spooky tunnel.
Werneth Low
4.71 mi
+433 ft
-413 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
Follow the Trans-Pennine Trail to a popular local landmark with extensive views.
Haughton Dale
3.24 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
Canal towpath and riverside walking in a wildlife-rich rural oasis, including a local nature reserve.
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.
Cown Edge & Whiteley Nab from Chunal
6.58 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,060 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Charlesworth (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the often rugged countryside on the eastern flank of Cown Edge. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes. In places careful navigation is essential.
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