Pennine Way – View of Hollingworth Lake loop from Ripponden Road

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Pennine Way – View of Hollingworth Lake loop from Ripponden Road

Moderate

4.7

(3)

hikers

Pennine Way – View of Hollingworth Lake loop from Ripponden Road

04:25

16.4km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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261 m

Pennine Way

Highlight • Trail

612 m

Pennine Way Footbridge over the M62

Highlight • Bridge

It seems bizarre that I'm creating a highlight for something like this but I'm not going to lie, this was definitely a highlight of my #WalkHome2020 200-mile (322 km) journey …

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8.10 km

White Holme Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir is the point where you can do the smaller loop, which you would keep to the left of the Reservoir. Or you can extend your walk by turning …

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9.21 km

The Rain Stone (Stanza Stone) at Cow’s Mouth Quarry

Highlight • Monument

Inscribed with the poetry of Simon Armitage, the Rain Stone can be found at Cow’s Mouth Quarry along the Pennine Way. The poem 'Rain' reads:

Be glad of these freshwater …

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9.46 km

Stone Bridge Over Stream

Highlight • River

Was hoping the Billy Goat Gruff would appear, but sadly not...

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12.2 km

View of Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great views of Hollingworth lake and beyond

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12.9 km

Aiggin Stone Medieval Guide Stone

Highlight • Monument

The inscribed Aiggin Stone stands in a flat rectangular area amidst a jumble of large recumbant stones and a cairn, and marks the boundary between Lancashire and Yorkshire. It is, …

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13.6 km

Blackstone Edge trig point and Robin Hood's Bed

Highlight • Natural Monument

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. …

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