Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
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An anniversary walk along Piethorne Valley to Denshaw and back. The ten reservoirs we visit are: Ogden, Kitcliffe, Piethorne, Hanging Lees, Rooden, New Year's Bridge, Dowery, Crook Gate, Readycon Dean and Norman Hill. We also visit two lovely hamlets in Haugh and Higher Ogden and cross Denshaw and Castleshaw Moors. If there has been any substantial rain there will of course be mud, so please come in appropriate walking gear. If it's a hot sunny day, please bring plenty of water If you favour shorts on summer walks, there is a challenging 200 metre section of brambles and nettles. Route may change if there is substantial rain. This walk has a couple of steep climbs, so a good degree of fitness is required. Lunch stop will be at New Bridge Reservoir.
Tram-based walk
Leader: Mark H, meeting at Walk Start
Ascent: 400 metres
Transport to Walk Start: 10:21 tram (final destination Rochdale) from Manchester Victoria station.
Meet Point: On the Metrolink platform at Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the tram or at Newhey.
Suggested Ticket: Metrolink Zones 1-4 Off Peak 1 Day Travelcard £4.90
Walk Start: Newhey Metrolink stop at 11:00.
Waypoints: Haugh, Ogden Reservoir, Piethorne, Rooden Reservoir, Hey House,Low Slack, Oldham Way, Moor Lane, Pennine Bridleway, Dowery Road, Denshaw Road, Readycon Dean Reservoir, Rams Head, Cold Greave, Piethorne, Ogden Reservoir.
Return Services: Trams to central Manchester every 12 minutes
Extra: No toilets at walk start. Toilet at the Ranger Station at Ogden Reservoir en route. Optional after walk drinks.
