Rossendale Way
A long distance path of 41 miles in Lancashire, the walk is a high-level circular of the moors surrounding the Rossendale valley. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Sharneyford
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Grid Ref: SD889246
Climbing: 1,938 metres
Walk time: 16-20 hours
Days: 2-4
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL21 South Pennines – Burnley, Hebden Bridge, Keighley and Todmorden
287 West Pennine Moors, Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington and Bolton North
287 West Pennine Moors, Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington and Bolton North
Summary:
The Rossendale Way long distance footpath is high-level route around the Rossendale Valley which includes crossing of open moors and farmland of the South Pennines. The Rossendale Way roughly follows the Rossendale Borough boundary. It is easy to follow as the Rossendale Ramblers group repaired all the damage and errant waymarking on the route in recent times. Places visited on the walk include Chatterton, Holcombe Moor, Musden Head Moor, Musbury Heights, Calf Hey Reservoir, Haslingden Moor, Rising Bridge, Love Clough, Goodshaw Chapel, Clough Bottom, Doals, Trough Edge End, Hades Hill, Brown Wardle Hill, Rushy Hill, Broadley, Wallbank, Hamer Hill, Top of Leach and Cowpe Moss.
Useful Links:
Guide to the Rossendale Way
Long Distance Walkers Association
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