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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 an experimental walk!  We are going to meet in Norden opposite Stocco and leave half the cars there.  We will use half the cars to drive up to Owd Betts from where we will walk back to Norden. This is truly a leisurely walk as a lot of it is actually down hill!

Saturday, 11 April 2026
Meeting time:
11:00 am
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

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

Please try to bring a couple of plastic bags in case you are getting a lift and need to cover muddy boots!

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SD 86574 14303
Nearest postcode:
OL11 5XH
what3words:
ties.stump.dame
Meeting time:
11:00 am

Meet for roadside parking on Edenfield Road, Norden (opposite Stocco Italian restaurant)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 82973 16044
Nearest postcode:
OL12 7TY
what3words:
initiated.snack.supported
Start time:
11:00 am

Walk starts from Owd Betts public house, Edenfield Road (road between Norden and Edenfield)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 86574 14303
Nearest postcode:
OL11 5XH
what3words:
ties.stump.dame
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Walk ends where cars are parked, opposite Stocco restaurant in Norden

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