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: SD723173 Postcode: BL7 0LU
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
EN ROUTE: Broadhead Brook, Orrell Cote
This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News