Piethorne Valley — Attraction in Rochdale

We had a great time trekking the hills with the Grandchildren lot's of fun. Heading on the pathway to the right hand side till you reach a gate way in the wall you have a choice we went right into the trees following the pathway is a bit muddy and I would suggest correct footwear is necessary as the terrain changes often. If you persevere and walk up to the top its a lovely panoramic view. The weather is changeable and warm waterproof clothing could be required. This a great place to get the heart pumping and bring your dog. Although there a disabled parking spots this is not a wheelchair friendly place. I did not see picnic...

We had a day out with the dog parked at ogden reservoir carpark is only big enough for about 20 cars i dont think there's a charge . I parked on the approach road quite easily on a Friday. Went up around ogden upto piethorne then onto Norman Hill res. There are 5 reservoirs here in total. There is an option to walk to the nearby Hollingworth lake from here its 2 miles away and well signposted ( not actually a lake but built as the reservoir for the nearby Rochdale canal). Pathways are good mostly well made but a bit of mud etc to be expected after a rainy day. Would really recommend a visit to...

Piethorne Valley is a beautiful and peaceful spot for a countryside walk with stunning views across reservoirs, moorland and rolling hills. The paths wind through varied terrain, offering both gentle strolls and more challenging slopes. There are pleasant patches of woodland where you can pause by the water’s edge and enjoy the quiet atmosphere. Wildlife sightings are common and add to the experience. The valley feels remote yet accessible, with parking nearby and clear waymarkers along the routes. It makes a great choice for a scenic outdoor day trip near Oldham without feeling crowded even...