Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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1,000 m

Healey Dell Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

3.02 km

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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3.26 km

Healey Dell Waterfalls

Highlight • Forest

3.30 km

Fairy Bridge and Waterfall, Healey Dell Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

There was once two bridges, but a recent river swell swept it away. You can also see an hidden waterfall to the right of the bridge if you walk a few yards further.

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3.42 km

Healey Dell Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1867 for the Rochdale to Bacup railway line, Healey Dell Viaduct is a wonderful structure. Each of its eight arches has a 26-foot (7.9 m) span and it …

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3.68 km

Rochdale Walton Angling Society Private Fishing Area

Highlight • Other

3.91 km

Healey Dell Nature Reserve Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Last Updated 13/05/201

The access road to the nature reserve (Dell Road) from Shawclough Road (Healey Hotel) is closed due to subsidence. You can park part way down this road …

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4.00 km

Healey Dell Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms

Highlight • Restaurant

20% Discount if you mention HDTR-KOMOOT

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4.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.76 km

1.53 km

414 m

171 m

Surfaces

1.73 km

1.21 km

1.08 km

484 m

376 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 April

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1°C

54 %

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Healey Dell Nature Reserve

Fairies Chapel

Healey Dell Waterfalls

Fairy Bridge and Waterfall, Healey Dell Nature Reserve

Healey Dell Viaduct

Rochdale Walton Angling Society Private Fishing Area

Healey Dell Nature Reserve Car Park

Healey Dell Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms

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