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Littleborough & Hollingworth Lake
To Chelburn Reservoir and Summit From the High Peak Car Park at Lydgate head north on the Pennine Bridleway to the reservoirs at Chelburn. Then drop down to the Rochdale Canal and walk to Summit, the watershed of the South Pennines. A walk along the towpath will take you Durn. The Rake Inn for that all important goodies stop is just up the road. The route then goes Ealees valley and back to Lydgate.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW. |
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Distance |
5 miles/8km |
Height Gain
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OS Map Number |
OS Explorer map 21 (South Pennines) Or OS Explorer map 277 (Manchester & Salford) |
Car (Parking) |
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Stiles |
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Steps |
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Circular |
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Linear |
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Start Point |
High Peak Car Park at Lydgate SD954165 |
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Nearest Town |
Littleborough |
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Public Transport |
Bus 528 Halifax to Rochdale calls at Lydgate – Centrebus 0843 289 5135. TFGM www.tfgm.com or 0161 244 1000. |
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Toilets on Route |
Toilets available to pub customers |
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Nearest Refreshments |
Summit Inn and Rakes Inn, and at shops and cafes in Littleborough |
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Downloadable Map |
Download a map for this chosen walk |
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