Where's the Wizard of Whirlaw

Rochdale Group

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Overview

After an initial long trek along the canal to Callis Bridge, there is a steep ascent leading to Hippins Bridge. From there we head for the Great Rock, Whirlaw Common, before our descent to Todmorden. This walk includes a couple of tricky stiles and some rough terrain.

Sunday, 22 June 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 93785 24105
Nearest postcode:: OL14 5QE
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at Lever Street car park, off Union Street, Todmorden. Free parking on Sundays.

Upcoming walks with Rochdale Group

Operation Starfish

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.2 miles

Hills Above Todmorden

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.0 miles

Swinshaw Moor, Whitewell and Limy Valleys

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Over The Edge

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Tandle Hills and Hopwood Circular from Mills Hill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.0 miles

Goyt Valley Wander

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Around Heptonstall

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Dove Stone Delight

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Pots & Pans

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

Round and About Healey Dell

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Up and Over Knowl Hill

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.0 miles

Jumbles, Entwistle and Wayoh

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Manchester Culture Walk

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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Chadkirk Chapel & Etherow Country Park

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

Walk from Burrs Country Park

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Reservoirs, Canal and Moors

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.5 miles

Rochdale & Oldham Way

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Exploring the hills and field paths between Todmorden and Cornholme

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Harden Moor, Grants Tower and Cheesden Valley

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.5 miles

Grains Bar and Crompton Moor

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Cove Hill, Withens Clough and Stoodley Pike

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Norden to Birtle One Way!

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Saunter to Sabden

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Healey/Lobden Trot

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.5 miles

Mankinholes and Stoodley Pike

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Blackstone Edge and Green Withins

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.2 miles