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Saddleworth Moor from Diggle - Thurs 28 Sept

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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

Field paths to Running Hill Head then a steepish ascent to Slades Rocks and on to the Trig point on Broadstone Hill (Sykes Pillar at 1500 ft) to follow the old conduit to Featherbed Moss.  Then north west to Black Moss reservoir.  Back via the Standedge Trail / Oldham Way.  Risk assessment: Slippy conditions after any heavy rain.

Thursday, 28 September 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
289.6m / 950ft
Type:
circular

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog.  Please inform the walk leader of any health issues that they might need to be aware of.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 00622 07974
Nearest postcode:
OL3 5PU
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Start time:
10:30 am

Tame Valley car park off Sam Road, Diggle (free)

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