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Overview

Tram based walk

Leader: Mark H (meeting at walk start)

Meet Point: On the concourse or on Metrolink platform at Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the tram, or at the Walk Start at Newhey Metrolink station.

Transport to Walk Start: 11:16 tram from Manchester Victoria.

Suggested Ticket: All Zones Metrolink ticket. £4.60

Walk Start: Newhey Metrolink Station at 12:00

Waypoints: Haugh Hamlet, Woodside, Ogden Reservoir, Kitcliffe Reservoir, Piethorne Reservoir, Cold Greaves, Rooden Reservoir,Turf Hill, Tunshill Lane, Ogden Reservoir, Lane Bottom, Newhey

Return Services: Any tram to Manchester Victoria every 12 minutes

Extra: Please use the toilet at Manchester Victoria. No toilets at walk start. Optional drinks at the end at The Bird in Hand. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs).:

 

Saturday, 15 March 2025
Start time:
12:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
350m / 1148ft
Type:
circular

A circular walk starting from Newhey Metrolink stop, passing through woodland and taking in various reservoirs including Piethorne. There are one or two steep ascents before passing through a working farm, a number of ruined farms and quarry workings used in the construction of Piethorne valley's reservoirs. On the way back we will be taking refreshments in the Bird In Hand.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 93834 11583
Nearest postcode:
OL16 3RW
what3words:
pines.zoom.points
Start time:
12:00 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking