Waugh's Well – Knowl Hill Trig Points loop from Hamer Pasture Reservoir

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Waugh's Well – Knowl Hill Trig Points loop from Hamer Pasture Reservoir

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Waugh's Well – Knowl Hill Trig Points loop from Hamer Pasture Reservoir

06:31

23.0km

510m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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

Start point

Parking

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123 m

Fairies Chapel

Highlight • Natural Monument

This gorge is known as “The Thrutch” and folklore says the chapel was formed when the King of the Fairies, aiding Robert of Huntingdon to overcome a curse, turned a local coven of witches to stone.

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4.04 km

View of Naden Valley from Rooley Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this lovely spot on Rooley Moor you can admire the Naden Valley from above and look across to the turbines on Knowle Hill and Cowpe Moss. To the south …

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5.78 km

Hail Storm Hill, also known as Cowpe Moss, is the highest point of the Rossendale Valley, England, an area of moorland and hill country situated between the West Pennine Moors and the South Pennines.

Elevation: 477 m
Prominence: 244 m

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5.86 km

Ruined Stone Structure on Scout Moor

Highlight • Historical Site

8.68 km

Cowpe Lowe Trig Point

Highlight • Historical Site

Cowpe Low is an intriguing upland. Its 1,444-foot (440 m) summit is a shallow moorland bowl, almost flat, oddly circular and 3,000 feet (914 m) in diameter. Within the depression …

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10.0 km

Waugh's Well

Highlight • Historical Site

Waugh's Well was built in commemoration to local poet Edwin Waugh (1817 to 1890), who was born in the nearby town of Rochdale. It occupies a spot near Fo Edge …

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17.2 km

Knowl Hill Trig Points

Highlight • Natural Monument

Knowl Hill near Rochdale is a visible landmark that can be seen for several miles around.and, for the people of that town. The sugar-loaf (conical-shaped) hill has a flat summit …

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19.6 km

View of the Middle Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

23.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.03 km

3.88 km

3.19 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

7.80 km

6.30 km

4.18 km

3.25 km

983 m

378 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

5°C

7 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

May 17, 2022,Lancashire - Scout Moor "Four Peaks" Circular

Starting Point: Broadley Wood Car Park, Healey Dell
Route Overview: This scenic walk takes you through Prickshaw Village, across the historic Cotton Famine Road, and up to several mini peaks, offering stunning views and varied terrain.

Route Details:

Prickshaw Village: Begin your journey through the quaint village, enjoying the charm of the surroundings.

May 5, 2022,Lancashire - Scout Moor Circular

Starting off from Healey Dell Nature Reserve, this walk takes you through Prickshaw Village and up on to the famine Road (Rooley Moor).

You will then head over Hail Storm Hill via Ding Quarry before joining the Rossendale Way.

A walk-by Edwin Waugh's Well before ascending on to Scout Moor (Windfarm visible across Gtr Manchester) before descending down into Green …