We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Area Sunday Moderate Walk. Distances are generally 7 to 9 miles.
Circular Walk No Booking Required
Leader - James Brett (07905 407775)
Distance - 8.5 miles
Meeting Place and Start of Walk - @ 11.10, Newhey Metrolink, at the exit to the road from the Rochdale-bound platform.
Catch a Rochdale-bound tram leaving Victoria no later than 10.31 (it should take 39 mins to get to Newhey).
Note: walkers are advised to check the TfGM website www.tfgm.com close to the departure time in case of any disruption to the tram service.
Tram ticket - if you don't have a GM Concessionary travel pass you can get a Metrolink 1 day off-peak travelcard (£4.90).
Stop Car Parking - There should be some availability in nearby side streets such as Railway St or Haugh Lane.
Walk Route - Ogden Reservoir, Kitcliffe Res, Piethorne Res, Hanging Lees Res, Rooden Res, Edge Gate Farm, Crompton Moor viewpoint / Crow Knowl trig pt, Brushes Clough Quarry, Top o' th' Green Quarry, Jubilee Colliery, Cherry Tree Cottage, Bird in the Hand (pub - optional visit after the walk has finished).
Expected time back in Newhey - no later than 16.00.
Walking boots and clothes (waterproof anorak in wet weather conditions) are essential
To bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks.
