Exploring Oldham on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Oldham. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Pots and Pans Stone loop via Alderman's Hill — Peak District National Park

3.85km

01:17

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Tandle Hill Viewpoint – Tandle Hill Summit View loop from Oozewood

4.20km

01:11

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Trinnacle – Yeoman Hey Reservoir loop from Greenfield

5.21km

01:52

290m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Diggle Car Park loop from Diggle

7.43km

01:58

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Crime Lake – Fairbottom Branch Canal loop from Waterloo

4.68km

01:13

30m

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6. Pingot Quarry Waterfall – Brushes Clough Reservoir loop from Jubilee

5.50km

01:41

200m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Yeoman Hey Reservoir loop from Greenfield

3.59km

00:59

60m

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8. Pennine Way – Scammonden Bridge loop from Haugh

5.58km

01:35

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Yeoman Hey Reservoir – Dovestone Reservoir loop from Greenfield

6.28km

01:55

200m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. March Haigh Reservoir loop from Marsden

4.96km

01:25

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Oldham

1. Pots and Pans Stone loop via Alderman's Hill — Peak District National Park

2. Tandle Hill Viewpoint – Tandle Hill Summit View loop from Oozewood

3. The Trinnacle – Yeoman Hey Reservoir loop from Greenfield

4. Diggle Car Park loop from Diggle

5. Crime Lake – Fairbottom Branch Canal loop from Waterloo

6. Pingot Quarry Waterfall – Brushes Clough Reservoir loop from Jubilee

7. Yeoman Hey Reservoir loop from Greenfield

8. Pennine Way – Scammonden Bridge loop from Haugh

9. Yeoman Hey Reservoir – Dovestone Reservoir loop from Greenfield

10. March Haigh Reservoir loop from Marsden

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