Torside reservoir
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
Lovely circular walk around Torside reservoir to see longdendale and the wild pennines. Dog friendly.
Bleaklow Head from Longendale
Departure from Charlesworth (Derbyshire)
Bleaklow Head from Longendale is a Peak District walk on the wild side. Using rarely walked parts of the Bleaklow moors. This moorland and edge walk takes you to the high land of Bleaklow in the northern sector of the Peak District National Park. It is best undertaken in fine weather preferably after a dry spell. With poor visibility always a potential hazard, map reading skills and the ability to use a compass are advantageous.
Torside Clough from Longdendale
Departure from Charlesworth (Derbyshire)
A rewarding half day route onto Bleaklow that provides a taste of its wild beauty.
The Longdendale Chain
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
Mostly level walking around one, two or three of the reservoirs of the Longdendale valley
Crowden via Lad’s Leap
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
A demanding moorland walk with superb views, followed by an easy and level return.
Arnfield & Swallow’s Wood
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
A leisurely reservoir and woodland stroll, visiting a local nature reserve.
Bleaklow from Old Glossop
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
Bleaklow and Higher Shelf Stones feature in this Peak District walk from Old Glossop. Other highlights include the Wain Stones, Yellow Stacks and Doctor's Gate. This moorland can be wild and desolate in bad weather so save this walk for a dry day with good visibility.
Saddleworth Edges
Departure from Oldham (Greater Manchester)
Absolute belter of a walk around 3 reservoirs with views from the top of Saddleworth moor, climbing down a cascading waterfall, all utterly stunning.
Holme & Marsden Clough from Ramsden Reservoir
Departure from Holme Valley (West Yorkshire)
The South Pennines are part of the Peak District National Park and this walk explores the moors to the west of Holme. The route uses well trodden paths and tracks and offers some fine views during the course of the walk.
Dove Stone reservoir
Departure from Oldham (Greater Manchester)
Great easy walk around Dove Stone reservoir. Can be busy during summer holiday.
Dog Friendly.
The Pots & Pans from Uppermill
Departure from Oldham (Greater Manchester)
This Peak District walk offers a relatively easy way to enjoy the moors and views above Uppermill in Oldham. The route includes a visit to the Obelisk above Uppermill.
Bleaklow and Higher Shelf Stones from the Snake Pass
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
Bleaklow offers some excellent walks and this Peak District route used minor paths to explore Higher Shelf Stones, Bleaklow and Grains in the Water.
Fair Brook & Kinder Downfall from Birchen Clough
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk on the quieter side of Kinder Scout provides the basis for a great day outdoors.The outward route takes you onto the plateau crossing wild moorland. Once Kinder Downfall is reached you can enjoy a downhill walk in some of the best scenry in this part of the National Park.
Cown Edge & Whiteley Nab from Chunal
Departure from Charlesworth (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the often rugged countryside on the eastern flank of Cown Edge. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes. In places careful navigation is essential.
Coombs Ridge, Cown Edge from Broadbottom
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
This area sees few walkers yet there is much of interest and grand views.
Cown Edge from Broadbottom
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
This Peak District walk follows a circuit that inclues Cown Edge, which offers some fine views towards Manchester. The route is easy to follow and includes a substantial section of the Cown Edge Way.
Ladyclough Woods
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
Riverside and forest walking with no major hills to climb.
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