rochdale

Rochdale Group

We are the Rochdale Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

This is a pleasant varied walk taking in two reservoirs and riverside. It is largely flattish alongside the reservoirs and riverside with one steepish uphill which should be manageable for most. One locked gate but manageable to climb over or through.

Saturday, 20 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 05561 16309
Nearest postcode:
HD3 3FR
what3words:
tapes.scooters.nervy
Start time:
10:00 am

Car Park on the east side of Scammonden Water (reservoir) on Low Platt Lane HD3 3FR When heading east along New Hey Road (A640) turn sharp left at O'Cot House onto O'cot Lane

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