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Rochdale Group

We are the Rochdale 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

From Helmshore Textile Museum we are making our way past Holden Wood Reservoir before crossing the road and then walking parallel with the Grane Road with views of Ogden and Calf Hey reservoirs.  We cross the Grane Road and walk round Calf Hey reservoir before joining the Rossendale Way and returning past Ogden and Holden Wood reservoirs.  There are a number of stiles (approx 11, some in a poor state of repair) and, depending on the weather, some sections could be very muddy. However the scenery and views are wonderful!

Saturday, 14 December 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
352m / 1155ft
Type:
circular

There are toilets about a third of the way round at Clough Head Cafe.

Please be aware that dogs (with the exception of Assistance Dogs) are not allowed on our walks.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 77827 21470
Nearest postcode:
BB4 4NP
what3words:
suffer.dynasties.supporter
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet Helmshore Textile Museums car park, Holcombe Road, Helmshore

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