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Norman Hill Spillway – Stone Hut with Fireplace loop from Newhey

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North West England

Greater Manchester

Norman Hill Spillway – Stone Hut with Fireplace loop from Newhey

Moderate

2.5

(2)

9

hikers

Norman Hill Spillway – Stone Hut with Fireplace loop from Newhey

02:21

8.06km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.11 km

Path from Crompton Moor to Six Reservoirs

Highlight • Trail

amazing snow drifts on windy winter days

Tip by

2

3.72 km

The Ram's Head

Highlight • Pub

This is the only place you can eat/drink on the route

Tip by

3

4.94 km

Norman Hill Spillway

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

The spillway is an artificial waterfall channel that allows the water from the Norman Hill reservoir to flow down to the Piethorne Reservoir. It controls the water levels and becomes big and powerful in times of high rain.

Tip by

4

6.21 km

Stone Hut with Fireplace

Highlight • Mountain Hut

5

6.40 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.

Tip by

6

7.48 km

Overflow at Ogden Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

overflow at Ogden reservoir

Tip by

7

8.03 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

B

8.06 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.77 km

2.50 km

1.21 km

929 m

661 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

2.47 km

1.47 km

973 m

307 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

15°C

9°C

90 %

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