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Hiking the Rossendale Way — An accessible adventure on magnificent moorland

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Hiking the Rossendale Way — An accessible adventure on magnificent moorland

Hiking Collection by Alex Foxfield

Hiking the Rossendale Way — An accessible adventure on magnificent moorland

4 days

3-6 h/day

72.9km

1,310m

1,310m

The Rossendale Way is a 45-mile (72.4 km) high-level, circular traverse of the wild moorlands above the Rossendale Valley in South East Lancashire. Separating the West Pennine Moors from the main chain of the South Pennines, Rossendale is excellent hillwalking territory. Yet it is on the very threshold of Greater Manchester.

The route circumnavigates the borough, taking to the high ground above the mill towns that jostle for space in the narrow valley below. Highlights include: the quarries and reservoirs…

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Rossendale Way

71.8km

1,470m

1,470m

Last updated: November 29, 2024

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Stage 1: Clough Head to Stubbins — Rossendale Way

14.5km

03:59

210m

370m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Collection Stats

Activities

4

Distance

72.9 km

Duration

19:57 h

Elevation

1,310 m

1,310 m

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