With the kids back at school, a nice quiet walk from Clay Lane

Rochdale Group

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Overview

A 5.5mile walk from the end of Clay Lane towards Birtle and back using tracks, quiet roads and by streams and fields. A few stiles and short hills but generally leisurely.

Thursday, 4 September 2025

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 226m / 741ft
Type:: circular

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

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 85872 13748
Nearest postcode:: OL11 5QR
what3words:: rare.city.matter

Start time:: 11:00 am

Park next to the water treatment plant on the end of Clay Lane.

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