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Rochdale Group

We are the Rochdale Ramblers. The Rochdale Group was established in October 1994 and are part of the Manchester and High Peak Area of the Ramblers Association. We welcome new and potential members to join our walks.

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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

Overview

This is a circular walk with gentle inclines and descents taking in the reservoir, woodland footpaths, Tree Panopticon and Compston’s Cross.

Thursday, 5 February 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
137.2m / 450ft
Type:
circular

Please note that dogs (other than assistance dogs) are not permitted on our walks.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 82369 27995
Nearest postcode:
BB11 5PF
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Start time:
11:00 am

Meet in Clowbridge Reservoir car park, Burnley Road (A682). The car park is not signposted off the main road but if travelling uphill from Dunnockshaw turn right just after the Beijing Cantonese restaurant. As of writing the car park is free. reservoir, What3Words///onto.expensive.adverbs (BB11 5PF).

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