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Overview

A circular walk around Scammonden Water and Slaithwaite Moor along part of the Colne Valley Circular Walk, calling at Merry Dale, Wilberlee and Wholestone Moor with great views of Scammonden Bridge across the M62. Returning along the side of the reservoir to the start.

Note: This walk is graded as Moderate/Strenuous and contains steep ascents and descents on cobbled paths which may be slippy when wet.

Sunday, 18 June 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
488m / 1601ft
Type:
circular

Walk unsuitable for dogs.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 05553 16304
Nearest postcode:
HD3 3FR
what3words:
fists.revolts.fatherly
Start time:
9:30 am

Scammonden Water higher car park, Low Platt Lane, Huddersfield. From A640 Huddersfield Rd travelling east, turn left onto O'Cot Lane then right onto Low Platt Lane. Do not follow postcode directions.

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