Old Yellow Bricks - a 10.6 mile hike with James Straughan

Do you like urban parks? Do you like eerie abandoned factories? Do you like walks alongside woodland brooks? Do you like moorland with views over several reservoirs and (weather permitting) entire conurbations? Do you like paths that are the result of 1860s geopolitics? Do you like powerful waterfalls?

If you answered yes to one, some or all of the above, then this may be the walk for you.

Setting off from Rochdale, we'll head up on to Rooley Moor via Healey Dell before turning back along Cotton Famine Road (partially built with yellow bricks), through a bit more of the Dell and finally returning into Rochdale along what is presumably a disused railway line.

Itinerary:
09:20 - Meet at Manchester Victoria
09:30 - Tram departs for the walk start at Rochdale Railway Station
10:30 - Walk starts at Rochdale Railway Station
16:30 (approx) - Walk end at Rochdale Railway Station and post-walk drinks

Details:
Walk rating: Moderate (Suitable for people with previous country walking experience)
Distance: 10.6 miles
Ascent: 450m

Important information:
For full walk details and guidance on preparation, please see our page at https://www.madwalkers.org.uk/walks/

On the day of travel, be sure to check the website again, in case of any unexpected disruption to the walk.