WALK DETAILS

732 Redbrook Reservoir

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Four reservoirs, three turnpikes, two tunnels and one pub. That's the countdown to the delights of these moors above Oldham, with a soundtrack by courtesy of golden plover, curlew and the unmistakeable grouse.


LOCATION: Seven miles north-east of Oldham
START: Brun Clough Reservoir car park on A62 at top of hill (Grid ref 016095)
DISTANCE: Five (or three) miles
GRADE: Moderate with rough moorland paths
TIME: Three hours
MAP: Explorer OL - Dark Peak & South Pennines
Landranger 110

REFRESHMENTS: Great Western