Events in Rochdale - Walks

Meet at 10:00am in the cul de sac at the bottom of Old Manchester Rd to arrange car sharing or at 11:00am at Rivington Barn, GR SD 629 139. Take A58 Bolton Ring Rd ( or M61 jtn 6 /A6027) then A673 thro Horwich to roundabout, then short right to Rivington Barn. Moderate 7ml walk. Leader: Alan Cross 01706 368826 

The Ramblers’ Association aims to encourage walking, protect rights of way, increase access on foot to uncultivated land and defend the beauty of the countryside. Walking boots and suitable clothing are advised for all walks. Leaders may turn away walkers who are not adequately dressed for the conditions. A packed lunch is advised for day walks and snack/drink for half day ones. For more information on a walk, please contact the walks leader.

5-8 mile walk, easy going.

Enjoyable walk with Ranger David Hogg over Brown Wardle hill to Watergrove, returning to Healey Dell via lower levels. Packed lunch required. 5 hours, 10 miles.

Walk 1). 12 Mile Walk to the North of Watergrove Resevoir.

Walk 2) 6 Mile Walk round Watergrove Reservoir.

Both Walks will start & finish at Wardle High School, Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9RD.
Parking will be available at the School. Water & biscuits will be supplied at the half way point of the longer walk. Tea and Biscuits will be available for all at the finish. Emergency Medical cover will be in support and RAYNET will provide continuous
radio contact. Wardle High School will be open from 08:30 for registration of the long walk, which will start at 09:30 with the last long walkers leaving no later than 10:30.
The latest leaving time for the short walk is 13:30. The school will close at 17:30 prompt.

REGISTRATION FEES
Registration before the day : Adults £5 Under 15s £3 (must be accompanied by an adult) Family Groups £12. Registration on the day will : be Adults £6, Under 15s £4 Family Group £14. Visit the Rotary Club of Rochdale web site for full details

Help the rangers and Friends of Healey Dell prepare Healey Dell for the arrival of summer.

5-8 mile walk, easy going.

Meet at 9:15am in front of Rochdale Town Hall to arrange car sharing or at 10:00am in Binn Green car park, GR SD 018 044 . Take A635 east from Greenfield, car park is on the right after 1.5ml. Hard 14ml walk. Leader: Derek Clutterbuck 01706 344630 

The Ramblers’ Association aims to encourage walking, protect rights of way, increase access on foot to uncultivated land and defend the beauty of the countryside. Walking boots and suitable clothing are advised for all walks. Leaders may turn away walkers who are not adequately dressed for the conditions. A packed lunch is advised for day walks and snack/drink for half day ones. For more information on a walk, please contact the walks leader.

Join Ranger Richard Whittle on this walk taking in Healey Dell and Doctor's Wood. Bring a packed lunch. Graded: Medium. Duration: 4 hours, 6 miles.

The first short seasonal walk in Healey Dell taking an accessible route suitable for all ages and abilities, including pushchairs and motability vehicles. Graded: Easy Duration: 2 hours.