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A Hike around Healey Dell

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Overview

This a moderate/strenuous walk in the scenic Healey Dell area

Sunday, 12 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 88314 15936
Nearest postcode:
OL12 8RP
what3words:
nurses.hills.silks
Start time:
10:00 am

Roadside parking at Healey Corner (junction of Whitworth Road and Shawclough Road), Whitworth

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE