Hiking the Rossendale Way — An accessible adventure on magnificent moorland
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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Activities
14.5km
03:59
210m
370m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
19.5km
05:29
440m
350m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23.0km
06:10
360m
320m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
15.9km
04:19
300m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Collection Stats
Activities
4
Distance
72.9 km
Duration
19:57 h
Elevation
1,310 m
1,310 m
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