Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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629 m

Overflow at Ogden Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

overflow at Ogden reservoir

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1.71 km

View of Ogden Reservoir and the Piethorne Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ogden Reservoir was commissioned in 1878 to provide drinking water for Oldham. Today it's a pretty reservoir and popular fishing destination.

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1.91 km

Stone Hut with Fireplace

Highlight • Mountain Hut

2.66 km

Piethorne Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Piethorne reservoir is the largest of the series of reservoirs built above Manchester. It was completed in 1868 and provides drinking water.

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3.03 km

Piethorn Plantation

Forest

4.05 km

Bull's Head

Highlight • Pub

pub is open from 12noon, it's been there a looong time 😊. only a few mins detour from the res

Tip by

4.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.68 km

1.20 km

943 m

670 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

1.02 km

532 m

287 m

Elevation

Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Overflow at Ogden Reservoir

View of Ogden Reservoir and the Piethorne Valley

Stone Hut with Fireplace

Piethorne Reservoir

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