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Circuit of Wardle Hills

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Overview

Brown Hill, Brown Wardle Hill, Middle Hill, Rough Hill, returning by way of Higher Slack Brook, Ramsden Road skirting the edge of Watergrove Reservoir back to the Dam and car park.

Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
323.1m / 1060ft
Type:
circular

Optionally bring a packed lunch

Optional refreshments in Wardle after the walk, possibly no food

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 91170 17635
Nearest postcode:
OL12 9NH
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Start time:
10:30 am

Watergrove Car Park

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE