Castleshaw, Denshaw & Delph - Thur 20 Nov

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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

From the car park via the remains of Castleshaw Roman fort, then on the Pennine Bridleway around Dowry Reservoir to Denshaw. Along the Tame Valley Way south via Slackcote to Delph and back across fields to the car park. Risk assessment: Mainly tracks and paths but care required on roads through villages. Likely to be muddy in places.

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 274.3m / 900ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.ramblers-trafford.co.uk/

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog. Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 99686 09214
Nearest postcode:: OL3 5LZ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Castleshaw free car park

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