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Overview

Walk along Peak Forest Canal to Hyde, up to Gorse Hall and return to Ashton via Huddersfield Canal.

Saturday, 7 February 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://tamesideramblers.org.uk/walk_programme/default.html

No toilets, dogs welcome

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 93842 99398
Nearest postcode:
OL6 6JP
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pumps.twigs.shunts
Start time:
10:30 am

Ashton Railway Station, off Albion Way

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