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Rochdale Group

We are the Rochdale Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

An exploration of the upper Colden valley.  Weather permitting, fine panoramas are on offer with a concluding breezy section along the Pennine Way.

Thursday, 31 July 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please be aware that dogs (except registered assistance dogs) are not allowed on our walks.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 96600 28601
Nearest postcode:
HX7 7HN
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harp.imply.acted
Start time:
11:00 am

Meet for roadside parking where Pennine Way path crosses Smithy Lane nr. Colden.   From Heptonstall turn left at junction with Widdop Rd and Slack Bottom. Parking approx. 2/3 of a mile along Smithy Lane just beyond bus shelter on right.

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