Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train based walk
Leader: Mary
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Littleborough Station.
Transport to Walk Start: 10:03 train from Manchester Victoria to Littleborough
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Littleborough Return £8.40
Walk Start: Littleborough Station at 10:30am
Return Services: Regular services
Waypoints: Rochdale Canal, Ealees, Whitaker Golf Course, Pennine Bridleway, Blackstone Edge Moor, White House/ Blackstone Edge Reservoir, Cowberry Hill, The Moorcock - Blackstone Tavern, A58, Honresfeld/Gate House, Humber Farm, Rochdale Canal
Extra: No toilet at walk start. Toilets en route at lunch / pub stop. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)
This circular walk from Littleborough offers stunning views of the Pennine hills, with panoramic views of the surrounding moors and Hollingworth Lake far below.
Please ensure that you bring with you enough food and water to sustain you for the duration of the walk. You may be able to purchase food/drink to take away at the café near the lunch stop.
Please bring extra warm layers/winter gloves/hats as it will be very chilly and windy at the top near the lunch stop this time of year.
