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Piethorne Reservoir – Hollingworth Lake loop from Milnrow

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Piethorne Reservoir – Hollingworth Lake loop from Milnrow

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Piethorne Reservoir – Hollingworth Lake loop from Milnrow

05:42

21.4km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.46 km

Overflow at Ogden Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

overflow at Ogden reservoir

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7.01 km

Bull's Head

Highlight • Pub

pub is open from 12noon, it's been there a looong time 😊. only a few mins detour from the res

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7.47 km

Ogden Reservoir

Lake

8.03 km

Piethorn Plantation

Forest

8.40 km

Piethorne Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Piethorne reservoir is the largest of the series of reservoirs built above Manchester. It was completed in 1868 and provides drinking water.

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9.85 km

Piethorne Reservoir

Lake

10.6 km

Stone Hut with Fireplace

Highlight • Mountain Hut

10.8 km

View of Ogden Reservoir and the Piethorne Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ogden Reservoir was commissioned in 1878 to provide drinking water for Oldham. Today it's a pretty reservoir and popular fishing destination.

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15.4 km

View of Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.7 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop for refreshments

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.83 km

4.96 km

3.35 km

2.94 km

2.41 km

923 m

Surfaces

5.88 km

4.95 km

4.73 km

4.66 km

815 m

368 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

20°C

13°C

94 %

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Piethorne Reservoir – Hollingworth Lake loop from Milnrow

Overflow at Ogden Reservoir

Bull's Head

Piethorne Reservoir

Stone Hut with Fireplace

View of Ogden Reservoir and the Piethorne Valley

View of Hollingworth Lake

Hollingworth Lake

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