

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Piethorne Valley Circular Figure of Eight - led walk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Train based walk
Leader: Mark H (meeting at walk start)
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent: 350m / 1148ft
Type: circular

This circular walk from Newhey Metrolink station takes in multiple reservoirs, historic quarry workings and superb views over the Piethorne Valley and the surrounding hills.
There are a few climbs, with one particularly narrow steep path so good footwear must be worn.
Please bring lunch and a hot drink

Meet Point: On the Metrolink platform at Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the tram, or at the Walk Start at Newhey Metrolink Station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:40am tram on the Rochdale line to the walk start

Suggested Ticket: Metrolink Zone 1-4 ticket

Walk Start: Newhey Metrolink Station at 11:30

Return Services: Trams to Victoria every 12 minutes

Waypoints: Haugh Hamlet, Woodside, Ogden Reservoir, Kitcliffe Reservoir, Piethorne Reservoir, Cold Greave, Rooden Reservoir, Knowsley Plantation, Piethorne Reservoir, Turf hill, Ogden Reservoir, Huddersfield Road.

Extra: No toilets at walk start. No toilets en-route.
Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/royton/piethorne-valley-circular-figure-of-eight-led-walk/200029801335757
- **Event Categories**: meetups, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029801335757?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=royton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Royton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Newhey tram stop
- **lat**: 53.6008
- **long**: -2.09444
- **full address**: Newhey tram stop, Milnrow, Royton, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Manchester Weekend Walkers (https://allevents.in/org/manchester-weekend-walkers/4735922)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Newhey tram stop, Milnrow, Royton, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Manchester Weekend Walkers
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Piethorne Valley Circular Figure of Eight - led walk ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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