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Foolow, 9 miles

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Overview

From Foolow we head south west past Silly Dale to Wardlow Mires and Litton, passing Peter’s Stone on the way. We then head east to Wardlow village via Tinsley Dale and the head of Cressbrook Dale and continue to the part-drained reservoir at Longstone Moor. We finally turn back north and return to Foolow via Burnt Heath and Housley.

Sunday, 4 August 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 19091 76804
Nearest postcode:
S32 5QR
what3words:
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Start time:
9:30 am

Street parking at the Village Green, Foolow Rd, Foolow.

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