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Cove Hill, Withens Clough and Stoodley Pike

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Overview

This is a scenic moorland walk with several ascents including up to Stoodley Pike

Thursday, 5 June 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please be aware that dogs (with the exception of Assistance Dogs) are not allowed on our walks.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 99946 23209
Nearest postcode:
HX7 5SZ
what3words:
backdrop.sized.jaws
Start time:
11:00 am

Meet for roadside parking by the Hinchliffe Arms, Church Bank Lane, Cragg Vale or use adjacent permissive pub 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
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  • 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 £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE