Reservoirs and Longdendale Trail

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Overview

Walk will include parts of Longdendale Trail, weaving around Bottoms, Rhodeswood, Valehouse and Torside reservoirs. Small section along pavement next to A628 due to footpath closure. Fairly flat, no big climbs, some uneven paths. At least one stile.

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 207.3m / 680ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://tamesideramblers.org.uk/walk_programme/default.html

Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 02108 95830
Nearest postcode:: SK13 2AR
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Hadfield Station Free parking there and at car park nearby at end of Longdendale trail and on road in between. Manchester train due to arrive 10:11am. Toilet at star

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