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Littleborough & Hollingworth Lake
Hades TrailStepped in history, numerous ruined farms en route!

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW. |
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Distance |
3.9 miles/6.2km |
Height Gain
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141m |
Grade |
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OS Map Number |
OS Explorer map 21 (South Pennines) |
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 |
Watergrove Reservoir - Trap Farm Car Park |
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Nearest Town |
Wardle / Littleborough |
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Public Transport |
TFGM : www.tfgm.com or 0161 244 1000. Buses in Wardle (1 mile from reservoir). Nearest train station is Smithy Bridge. Bus 456 or 458 from Rochdale or Littleborough to Wardle |
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Toilets on Route |
Toilets at Sailboard Club |
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Nearest Refreshments |
None, but quite a few picnic areas with tables / benches etc. at reservoir + pubs in Wardle |
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Downloadable Map |


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