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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

We are walking from Whitaker Park in Rawtenstall to Ewood Bridge via the Halo panopticon.  Two sections of the walk are on the King's Highway which was an ancient pack horse route from Haslingden to Clitheroe.  There is a steep ascent alongside the ski slope at the start of the walk and parts will be muddy and have uneven ground.

Saturday, 15 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
314.6m / 1032ft
Type:
circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 80392 22983
Nearest postcode:
BB4 8RT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet in the top car park of Whitaker Park, Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstall. Please note this is the car park opposite the ski slope .

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