Superlative Walks
Urban trails, each with something very specialDove Stone
The Dove Stone walk starts and finishes in the car park below the dam at Dove Stone Reservoir near Green field in Saddleworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester. The path follows a road at the head of the reservoir then up a farm track before crossing fields, woodlands and a hillside before joining a series of paths down to and around Dove Stone and its adjoining reservoirs. Whilst most of the paths are well-surfaced and drained, some stretches – notably the early hillside paths and then those along the side of Yeoman Hey are rough, bouldered and in places can be muddy
Key Facts
Location: Dove Stone Reservoir, Saddleworth, Greater Manchester
Parking: Dovestone Car Park OS grid reference 013036 on Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure
Distance: 5.3 miles
Time : 2 ½ hours (excluding stops)
Ascent/Descent: 659 feet
Map: OS Explorer OL24 The Peak District
The Map
We have used the excellent Plotaroute to lay out and display our walks. With this map you can print, zoom and carry out other functions using the menu at the top right of the box. Alternatively you can click on the link below the map to visit the walk on the plotaroute site.
For your convenience we offer the directions in two different formats
- Directions and added information with pictures of key sites. Best for browsing at home or on your mobile
- Directions and added information, no pictures. For printing to take on the walk.
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