Healey Dell and Rushey Hill

Rochdale Group

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Overview

This is a circular walk taking in parts of Healey Dell and surrounding moorland. The cobbled bridleways will be slippery when wet and some of the footpaths may be muddy.

Thursday, 22 January 2026

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 88298 15915
Nearest postcode:: OL12 8RP
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Start time:: 11:00 am

Meet for roadside parking at Healey Corner (junction of Market Street and Shawclough Road), Whitworth

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