A Walk at Uppermill

Walk Leader: Tony McDonald

Distance: 9.12miles

Total Ascent/Descent:

This walk is relatively gentle, the route exits Uppermill on single track roads and heads for the “Dick Hill” and there is a steep walk to the war memorial at the top of the hill, reaching the peak height of 420 metres. From there there is a good view of the Oldham and the surrounding countryside. Sorry but is all downhill from here, the track follows pleasant paths to dove stone reservoir, and we cover virtually all the paths along the two reservoirs, the views are very pleasant and the walking is on good well used paths.

After the reservoirs the route climbs slightly (another false box of chocolates) and offers good views of Uppermill. There is a pleasant walk along rural areas with horses and farms. We then cross country following a major foot path that has been well disguised by land owners, but we found them. After walking through fields and woods there is a short walk along a main road and then. We turn right along the canal the route is very pretty and interesting. After around one and a half miles the track along the canal finishes in the village of Uppermill.