Basin Stone, Gaddings Dam to Warland and back

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Overview

We will be walking up to the Basin Stone and to Gaddings Dam and then to Warland and from there we will wend our way back down the hills to Walsden. The route will depend upon the weather conditions.

Please note please do not park at Gordon Riggs Garden Centre

Sunday, 4 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

The ground conditions could be wet, slippy and boggy, good boots are required aswell as warm and waterproof clothing is essential as winter closes in

Food, snacks and a warm drink

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 93350 21616
Nearest postcode:: OL14 7SX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Street Parking, Scott Street, Walsden OL14 7SX (near the cricket club) What 3 Words = Gross.Human.Mountains

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