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Main Instructor:

Jane Lees

Walk Description:

This walk takes in a section of the Pennine Way and moorland tracks near Blackstone Edge

The route starts with an uphill climb over Byron Edge before passing the reservoirs of Blackstone Edge, White Holme, Light Hazzles and Warland before a steep descent down to the Rochdale Canal, the Everest of canals! We then climb again via Lower Chelham and Higher Chelham reservoirs.

There is very little shade on this walk so please remember suncream and plenty of water!

If rain / bad weather is forecast, we will cancel the walk due to the exposed route

Important Information

Distance: 7 miles

Terrain: there are 2 steep ascents and 1 steep descent, but all on well trodden paths although there is uneven ground throughout the walk

Toilets: Nearest are at Hollingworth Lake

Car parking: road parking near The Moorcock. Jane will check if those stopping for food can park in the car park

Food: The Moorcock

If you need to borrow poles, please let Jane know when booking. 

Please dress appropriately for the weather, and don’t forget water, waterproofs (if necessary), suncream & bugspray! 

We will set off promptly. Please try to arrive 10mins early so you are ready to go.  

Please do not be offended if we do not wait whilst you get yourself sorted. We do a warm up close by so please do catch up.

Contact Jane directly if you are running late/need to cancel (07847 786 939). Similarly, if you book onto the walk less than 12hrs before the start, please text so we know to wait for you.  

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations more than 24hrs before a walk can be made on the Exercise Anywhere booking system. Cancellations made less than 24hrs before a walk will not be refunded and cannot be made on the system - please contact Jane either by phone or text on 07847 786 939 to cancel.

Location Notes:

Parking near the Moorcock Inn, Halifax Rd, Littleborough, OL15 0LD No toilets on walk. There are public toilets at Hollingworth Lake (20 mins from start)