WALK DETAILS

734 Wayoh and Broadhead Brook

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Coke ovens sound a bit industrial but, high above Wayoh Reservoir near Bolton, they're in a delightful setting on the moor. Some of the paths though haven't been walked since the ovens were in operation. Never mind, just send the bloke with the biggest feet first!


LOCATION: Five miles north of Bolton
START: Entwistle Reservoir, Batridge Road car park signed from B6391 (Grid ref 723173)
DISTANCE: 5.5 (or 2) miles
GRADE: Moderate - some paths, though waymarked, very overgrown
TIME: 3 hours
MAP: Explorer - West Pennine Moors
Landranger 109

REFRESHMENTS: Strawbury Duck