Enjoyment of Tintwistle Moor has, for a long time, been tinged with the uneasy feeling that you might be seeing it for the last time. But now a Mottram bypass over these moors has been axed and lovers of the wild open country can relax. The climb is suitably rewarded by a magnificent view over Longdendale so get up among the heather and dance a jig at Lad's Leap
LOCATION: Five miles east of Hyde
START: Off A628, turn left immediately after Arnfield Reservoir, limited roadside parking on Crossgates Lane. More parking 200 yds back off A628
Grid ref: SK016974 Postcode: SK131NG
DISTANCE: 7 (or 5.5) miles
GRADE: Moderate, can be wet underfoot on the moor
TIME: 4 hours
MAP: Explorer OL - Dark Peak Landranger 110
REFRESHMENTS: Bulls Head
EN ROUTE: Millstone Rocks, Didsbury Intake
This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News