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Overview

This is a moderate/strenuous walk with a demanding climb to the Edge.  We then cross the motorway near the M62 summit transmitter, go back down the far side of the motorway and finally back to the start across the top of the golf club.

Saturday, 4 May 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:
SD 95182 16534
Nearest postcode:
OL15 0LL
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built.servicing.performed
Start time:
10:00 am

Parking area at Lydgate near the turn off for Whittaker Golf Club on Blackstone Edge Old Road.

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