Hikes around Oldham are superb. Like so many of Manchester’s satellite towns, it includes some stunning countryside within its regional borders. With an arm in the magical Peak District National …

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Chew Valley reservoirs loop from Greenfield — Peak District National Park

20.5km

06:00

540m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Trinnacle loop from Yeoman Hey Reservoir — Peak District National Park

6.69km

02:08

270m

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

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3. Dovestone Reservoir – Yeoman Hey Reservoir loop from Greenfield

13.5km

03:57

340m

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

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4. The Medlock Valley & Hartshead Pike loop from Daisy Nook Country Park — Manchester

12.4km

03:24

190m

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

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5. 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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6. Yeoman Hey Reservoir – Dovestone Reservoir loop from Greenfield

14.1km

04:03

330m

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

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7. Blakeley Reservoir – Black Moss Reservoir loop from Marsden

12.1km

03:26

270m

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

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8. Dovestone Reservoir – Chew Reservoir loop from Greenfield

12.8km

03:47

370m

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

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9. Norman Hill Spillway – Piethorne Reservoir loop from Haugh

7.13km

02:02

160m

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

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10. Pennine Way – Scammonden Bridge loop from Haugh

9.91km

02:43

160m

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

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The best walks and hikes around Oldham

1. Chew Valley reservoirs loop from Greenfield — Peak District National Park

2. The Trinnacle loop from Yeoman Hey Reservoir — Peak District National Park

3. Dovestone Reservoir – Yeoman Hey Reservoir loop from Greenfield

4. The Medlock Valley & Hartshead Pike loop from Daisy Nook Country Park — Manchester

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

6. Yeoman Hey Reservoir – Dovestone Reservoir loop from Greenfield

7. Blakeley Reservoir – Black Moss Reservoir loop from Marsden

8. Dovestone Reservoir – Chew Reservoir loop from Greenfield

9. Norman Hill Spillway – Piethorne Reservoir loop from Haugh

10. Pennine Way – Scammonden Bridge loop from Haugh

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