Saddleworth Edges

I was a bit nervous with this one as the instructions are on the sparse side, but actually, it's easy to follow with just the map, and the results are well worth the effort: a great trek along the edge of the moor with fantastic views and then a thrilling descent down a rocky stream bed (though, as another review has noted, that part's definitely not suitable for everyone) with a nice relaxed amble along the aqueducts to finish. You can also improve the start quite a bit if you don't like road walking by opting for a winding footpath that runs in parallel. A new favourite.

Really enjoyed this walk, we had good dry weather. The ascent to Chew reservoir is straightforward on tarmac utility road. The long winding path along the edges was interesting, lots of heather in flower, interesting rocks and wet sections were manageable. The descent and scrambling down the stream an waterfalls was challenging and really fun. The last flat sections were not so interesting but I prefer an easy roll back to base so all fine. Highly recommended, but keep for fine weather.

Really enjoyed my day on Saddleworth edges in a walking area I am not familiar with. High cloud with sunny intervals ensured great views. Warm in the valley but even nearing the end of July a chilly wind on the tops I needed my fleece. .

Paths as were expected in millstone grit and peat country were rugged, well defined with some wet and boggy bits. All adds to the excitement..

The walk to Chew reservoir from the car park (which only cost a £2 coin a i had no change and you could pay by card) was a steady climb for 1.5miles. From there doubling back to find the edge wasn't hard using the route and OS map as backup. Route was reasonably easy to follow and was relatively flat across the tops.

I cannot give you a view on the Greenfield Brook descent as my partner of 68 who is a strong walker is not great at scrambling and descending. Her knees can get very sore on steep difficult descents with twists and turns on different levels. She did not feel comfortable so we descended around Ashway Rocks to Yeoman Hey reservoir on one of the many paths. Still a good 7.5mile walk

I will be back to finish the last leg .

This was overall a great walk. Some fabulous views from the Edges and some great gritstone rock formations. The only negative was the scramble down the first section of Greenfield Brook. It is a tough scramble going down and if you have dodgy knees - as I have - it was somewhat perilous. Not a reason for forgoing the walk - just a warning to be prepared.

Really nice walk, scenic the whole time. Gradual incline to start, then a bit boggy on the marshes at the top, relatively flat then until you start descending down beside the waterfall at the end. Some spectacular views along the way.