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Let’s go for a Crompton Moor walk V Viewpoint Crow Knowl V Viewpoint blue walk Communications From the main car park by Pingot Quarry Mast follow the steps to the left and walk up the hill along the edge of the quarry. Look back k at the great views of Oldham, Manchester oo d Br and Rochdale. At the junction in the paths Ol rather than follow the quarry edge, branch Heather Moorland off diagonally to the left and follow the path between the drystone walls so the plantation is on your right. At the end of the wall turn right and keep following the path. It could be easy to loseT o Newhey the path at this point but keep to the woods on your left and you will soon find the main
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6 left, follow the path and stay on this as it first 6 goes east and then bends round to bring A Brushes you a view of Brushes Clough Reservoir. P Clough Continue along the path as you walk by the side of the reservoir and if you have time Viewpoint V why not go down to the waters edge, there Bu ck are opportunities to walk down when you sto ne are level with the dam wall. s Ro
a At this point of the walk you have a great d view of the steep valley with the reservoir To Shaw overflow a prominent feature as it cascades down. You will also see signs of old mining buildings, evidence of the area’s . t S industrial history. n e e v d Follow the path downhill until you reach the e A l sid o Brushes Clough Hill G road and turn right. Reservoir It is only a short distance to the car park, take time to look at the old sandstone quarry where you may spot climbers or follow the paths to the left beyond the car park and you will find Crompton Waterfall which eventually leads to the River Beal.
Steps 4100 Distance (m) 2318 Calories 160 Time (mins) 40