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Walk Description:

Healey Dell and Rooley Moor

Open to all NWUK and Walx Freedom Passport Holders

Healey dell was once an industrial site with numerous mills along the valley, this walk passes the ruins of the mills which are now returning to nature, before heading up on to Rooley Moor with stunning views of the reservoirs all around and Manchester and Rochdale in the distance. Once on the moor there's a steady climb before dropping down the Pennine Bridleway and long abandoned tram inclines to a disused train line which we walk along then pass over a viaduct, after a brief visit to the cascades we make our way back along the river Spoden to the start, where there's the option of visiting the Healey Dell Coffee Shop before heading home.

Gears 1 and Hill techniques 

Approx 10km with with approx 300m ascent

10:00-13:00

Tips to help get the most out of your walk:

1  Suitable clothing and footwear - layers are best

2  A small rucksac 

3  Light refreshments (water, fruit juice, etc)

4 Mobile phone is useful for any last minute changes

5 Walk Leaders mobile number

6 Please contact me if you need to hire poles, £1 payable on the day of the walk 

Changes due to Covid-19

Dogs - If you bring a dog it must be on a lead and under control at all times, I use a harness with mine and would be happy to offer advice on buying one, you must also be able to help your dog over stiles etc. where needed. There are also loose cattle and sheep on Rooley Moor.

Symptoms – If you have any symptoms, please cancel your walk well in advance. By attending a walk, you confirm you and anyone in your household are symptom free, or have been tested negative. I will be checking my temperature on the morning of walks so may need to cancel at short notice should I develop symptoms. Unfortunately, if you have been sent a letter telling you to self-isolate we won’t be able to walk with you at the moment. There are Online options to help keep your fitness on track.

First Aid - You will need to bring your own basic First Aid Kit (Platers, Bite and Sting Cream, Suncream etc recommended)

Sanitiser - I’d recommend Hand Sanitiser over gloves but the choice is yours. (There will be some available to purchase on the day, (£2.50 with a handy clip, and greater than 70% Alcohol)

Face Coverings - again the choice is yours, but they may be handy if we unexpectedly find it impossible to Socially Distance. A scarf or neck gaiter forms part of the governments recommended methods)

Stiles & Gates – Although I will try and keep routes to a minimum of stiles and gates, you need to be able to climb stiles unaided.

Equipment – Please bring your own poles where possible. Hired poles will be wiped down with alcohol gel, and all straps will be machine washed after every use. The walk includes a short mobilisation of joints prior to walking and a cool down stretch at the end.

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 24 hours’ notice. To see the full policy click HERE    

Following the social distancing guidelines from NWUK... POLES APART, IN FACT 2 POLES APART! 

Location Notes:

We are actually meeting outside the Nature Reserve and Cafe, there is some Parking available, but I believe it is eaesier to park at the above addresss and meet at https://w3w.co/energy.plug.sugars