Hog Lowe Pike, Musbury and Alden Cloughs

Rochdale Group

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Overview

This is a very scenic walk in the Rossendale area and includes an ascent to Hog Lowe Pike (from where it is possible to see Blackpool Tower on a clear day!). There is a mixture of paths and rough ground underfoot.

Thursday, 4 December 2025

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 77844 21460
Nearest postcode:: BB4 4NS
what3words:: whizzing.gymnasium.searcher

Start time:: 11:00 am

Meet in Helmshore Textile Museums car park, Holcombe Rd, Helmshore

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