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Manchester and Salford Ramblers Group

We are the Manchester and Salford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Circular Walk from Newhey Village to and around Ogden Reservoir taking in 2 smaller sister Reservoirs.

Saturday, 7 October 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The walk is a pleasant well marked paths walk which takes in a small but pleasant wooded area with stream at the start then starts on a long circular route around Ogden reservoir and 2 smaller sister reservoirs. There are some minor path climbs which takes you to the foot of the Pennines where at the highest point of the path you can take in some great views over the water and over to Manchester beyond on a clear day. There are public toilets on this walk, however, please be aware that on the reccie of this walk they were closed due to vandalism.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 93809 11596
Nearest postcode:
OL16 3RW
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Start time:
10:30 am

Newhey Tram stop, Huddersfield Road. (Rochdale Line). Tram from Market Street or Victoria Station. (Note: There are 2 services which use the Rochdale Line of which 1 terminates at SHAW, do not board this tram. The tram to board is marked ROCHDALE via OLDHAM). At the Metro stop there are no parking spaces for those arriving by car, however, some street parking is allowed nearby.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking