Getting into the Christmas Spirit

Rochdale Group

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Overview

Circular walk via Hollingworth Lake and Rochdale canal. This is an appetiser for the annual Christmas meal at the White House. Please pre-book your attendance for the meal with Gill. Spaces are limited.

Please note we are not expected at The White House before 4 pm.

Sunday, 7 December 2025

Start time:: 1:30 pm
Estimated finish time:: 3:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 95250 16564
Nearest postcode:: OL15 0LL
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Start time:: 1:30 pm

Meet at parking area at Lydgate (near turn off for Whittaker Golf Club) on Blackstone Edge Old Road, Littleborough

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