The Kinder Stones are a collection of boulders located at the edge of a small abandoned quarry on Pots-n-Pans Hill near Oldham.

The stones stand in an elevated position overlooking the beautiful Peak District National Park.

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March 19, 2022

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A collection of gritstone rocks near to the Pots and Pans stone.

Sue Robinson

December 30, 2024

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1. Dovestone Reservoir – Pots and Pans War Memorial loop from Greenfield

9.71km

02:58

310m

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

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2. Pots and Pans Obelisk – Broadstone Trig Point loop from Uppermill

10.3km

03:05

310m

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

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3. Pots and Pans Obelisk – Pots and Pans War Memorial loop from Saddleworth

6.99km

02:12

260m

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

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Elevation 480 m

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Monday 26 January

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Location: Saddleworth, Oldham, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Kinder Stones

1. Dovestone Reservoir – Pots and Pans War Memorial loop from Greenfield

2. Pots and Pans Obelisk – Broadstone Trig Point loop from Uppermill

3. Pots and Pans Obelisk – Pots and Pans War Memorial loop from Saddleworth

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