A Winter Woodland Walk

Rochdale Group

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Mike Beaman

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Overview

This is a relatively low level circular walk, on established tracks with some inclines but nothing strenuous.

Way points: Chadderton Park, Thorp, Tandle Hills, Rochdale Canal, Lords Wood, Hopwood Woods, Rochdale Canal

Toilets en route at Chadderton Park

Sunday, 4 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please note that dogs (other than assistance dogs) are not allowed on our walks.

Features

Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 88804 06135
Nearest postcode:: OL1 2TG
what3words:: farmer.prefer.season

Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at Mills Hill Station car park, Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham. Free parking

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