Not Entirely A Moorland Walk - plus a carved head!

Rochdale Group

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Mick Chatham

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Overview

This is an interesting and scenic walk with points of interest including a carved head. There will be inclines and moorland walking.

Saturday, 26 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 97493 18089
Nearest postcode:: OL15 0LG
what3words:: corded.fall.trackers

Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet in the lay by opposite the Turvin Road/Halifax Road junction, Littleborough (above the White House public house)

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