Peel Tower of Holcombe Hill, Ramsbottom
Peel Tower, also known as Peel Monument, sits high on Holcombe Hill above Ramsbottom. The tower is a memorial to Sir Rober Peel and erected in 1852. Walk with me on my journey up to…
Besom Hill to Bishop’s Park – In Search Of Fossils and Fairies
From our kitchen window we can see Besom Hill quite clearly in the distance. Therefore, we have done this little walk quite a few times and especially over the last 12 months or so. Route…
Castleshaw – Oldham’s Roman Fort
The small hamlet of Castleshaw is situated in Saddleworth which is one of the parishes of Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. It is set amongst the Pennines, north of Uppermill and west, south-west of Marsden, West…
Tandle Hill Country Park – Royton, Oldham
Tandle Hills of ‘Tangs’ as it is sometimes affectionately known is a recommended park to visit if you live in the Oldham area. It has been a firm favourite in our family for many years,…
A Winter Walk Above Dove Stone Reservoir, Saddleworth
Dove Stone Reservoir and the hills surrounding is a magical place that for me holds many memories. Being from Oldham it is where I cut my hiking teeth so to say, taken on wanders galore…
Ogden, Kitcliffe and Piethorne Reservior Walks
Three reservoirs situated between the towns of Oldham and Rochdale, Greater Manchester, above the village of Milnrow. A super walking escape that is not far to travel to, for the many who live in the…
A Family Walk Up Standedge – Overlooking Saddleworth
Where Yorkshire meets Greater Manchester, Standedge is a rocky outcrop that I have wandered up to many times since I was a young boy. A perfect spot, whatever the weather to look out over Saddleworth,…
A Walk Over Blackstone Edge and Views Beyond Rochdale
Blackstone Edge and the walks along the Pennines around it are a favourite haunt of mine. In pages past I have explained how coming from Oldham, the hills in this area mean a lot to…
Hollingworth Lake, Rochdale – A Wintry Walk Around A Local Gem
My daughter and I recently had a stroll around one of our favourite local tourist spots. It’s really is a pleasure in any weather ! Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough near Rochdale. This day was no exception…
Pots and Pans, Saddleworth – A Memorable Walk
This must be one of the very first walks my father took me when a young child. I am Oldham born and bred and if you have ever passed through Saddleworth you will perhaps not…
Walks On Crompton Moor (High Moor), Oldham
Spanning approximately 160 acres and is one of the largest open spaces run by Oldham Countryside Service and is a registered common in Greater Manchester. It has also been a site of biological importance from…
Running The Manchester Marathon
My intention was never to run a marathon this year but having been trying to get back into some running before I do some triathlons later this year I decided to go and run it…