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Rochdale Group

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Overview

Round the reservoir over to Windy Hill, across the road over to White Hill making our way back past Readycon Dean Res dropping down to Piethorn Res. Some gradient and a short steepish section, mostly moorland walking.

Saturday, 4 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 95364 12315
Nearest postcode:: OL16 3TQ
what3words:: secrets.rant.mango

Start time:: 10:00 am

Start from Ogden reservoir, Ogden Lane, Newhey

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