Rochdale Way
A long distance path of 45 miles in Lancashire, the walk makes a wide sweep of the countryside circling the old mill town of Rochdale. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre
Distance: 45 miles (72 km)
Grid Ref: SD939152
Climbing: 1,183 metres
Walk time: 18-22 hours
Days: 2-4
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
Summary:
The Rochdale Way is a circular walking route around the borough of Rochdale in Greater Manchester, which takes in the best scenery and interesting buildings of the area. Areas covered during the walk include the following: Hollingworth Lake,
Blackstone Edge, a section of the Pennine Way, Watergrove Reservoir, Healey Dell,
Knowl Hill, Naden Valley, Queens Park at Heywood, Rhodes, Alkrington, Middleton,
Hopwood, Tandle Hill and Piethorne Valley.
Useful Links:
The Rossendale Rambler
Country Walkers Video
Long Distance Walkers Association
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