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Trafford Group

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

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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

Alongside the reservoir to reach the old turnpike to ascend to the Ramsden Road and down to Cranberry Dam and Allescholes for lunch.  Later sees us taking the Rochdale Way over the tops and back down to the Pennine Bridleway and return to Watergrove. Risk assessment: A reasonably gradual ascent. Several stony tracks, one stream crossing, one pathless descent and two stiles needing care.

Thursday, 20 March 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog.  Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 91160 17631
Nearest postcode:
OL12 9NH
what3words:
easy.league.drain
Start time:
10:30 am

Watergrove reservoir car park (United Utilities), free. After the Globe Inn on Ramsden Road, Wardle, continue up the rough cobbled road leading to parking (5mpg advised).

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