On the fringes of Greater Manchester is a gritstone escarpment boasting glorious views of both city and countryside. Hikes to Blackstone Edge and its surrounding moorland are a scenic and …

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Best Hikes to Blackstone Edge trig point and Robin Hood's Bed

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1. Blackstone Edge & Dog Hill loop from Blackstone Reservoir — Rishworth Moor

13.1km

03:32

170m

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

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2. Pennine Way – Scammonden Bridge loop from Littleborough

17.1km

04:51

380m

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

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3. Pennine Way – Scammonden Bridge loop from Haugh

9.88km

02:43

160m

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

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Dan Hobson

May 20, 2019

Whilst it might not be the tallest at 1,549 feet (472 m), Blackstone Edge commands a fine view over the landscape and is a lovely place to experience some solitude. To the left, you see Manchester skyscrapers soar in the distance. To the right, you can see West Yorkshire, Huddersfield and beyond.

NuroStaar

May 22, 2022

Blackstone Edge is a gritstone escarpment at 1,549 feet (472 m) above sea level in the Pennine Hills surrounded by rough moorland on the boarder of Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.

On a good weather day, Manchester City centre along with its ever increasing tower blocks can be seen. If you know where to look, you can also see Knowle Hill, Rivington Pike, Pendle Hill and Stoodley Pike.

During the English Civil War 800 men were sent to fortify Blackstone Edge by parliamentarians and was successfully held against an attack by Royalist Cavalry.

The long distance Pennine Way trail passes through Blackstone Edge.

Robin Hoods Bed is a feature of the area and while the name is sometimes applied to the entire ridge, it is essentially a rock which "overlooks the very edge of the ridge, detached from the main section, with a large and very curious nature-worn ‘bed’.

Jane

June 22, 2023

Even though I saw the photos of this trig, I did not expect it to be as perfectly placed as it was! There is an easier way to get to this trig point if you follow the main path but there is the steeper route, which is quicker but does require some rambling and sure footedness.

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Blackstone Edge trig point and Robin Hood's Bed

1. Blackstone Edge & Dog Hill loop from Blackstone Reservoir — Rishworth Moor

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