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Saddleworth Circular – 7.5 miles/1,066ft ascent, Grade C+

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Overview

Uphill to Pots n Pans War Memorial with super views across Saddleworth and beyond. Drop down to Dovestone Reservoir, through woodland and on good paths.  Return via the Tame Valley Way with a short climb up to the pub. Will be muddy so gaiters advisable. Repeat of a walk from early in the year

Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
324.9m / 1066ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.tamesideramblers.org.uk/walk_programme/default.html

Meet :

Cross Keys Inn

Running Hill Gate

Uppermill

OL3 6LW

 

Park on road, rather than in pub carpark. Drink in pub afterwards

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 00880 06389
Nearest postcode:
OL3 6LW
what3words:
crawled.barmaid.apartment
Start time:
10:30 am

Cross Keys Inn Running Hill Gate Uppermill OL3 6LW Park on road, rather than in pub carpark. Drink in pub afterwards

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