Birchen Clough, Greenfield, Greater Manchester
Date: Sunday, 1st June 2025
Start time: 10:00
Grade: Strenuous
Distance: 12.5 miles
Walk description
From Greenfield we walk around the northern edges of Dovestone and Greenfield reservoirs before climbing up Birchen Clough to Raven Stones and the famous Trinnacles. This includes a grade 1 scramble over rocks beside Birchen Brook. We then follow the edge, past Ashway Rocks to Chew Reservoir which once held the record as the highest reservoir in England. We continue along the edge to Alphin Pike before descending to Hey Top, and then back to Greenfield.
In fine weather, this is a spectacular walk with fine views of the reservoirs and Saddleworth Moor. In poor weather, the edges are exposed so suitable clothing to protect against rain and wind is essential.
Meeting point and parking
Meeting point: The Clarence, 180 Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, Greater Manchester.
Parking: On-road parking along Manchester Road and Chew Valley Road. Please park with consideration to pedestrians and other road users.
GPS Coordinates: 53.5324518, -1.9992542
Grid Reference: SE 00153 03989
What3Words: division.symphonic.bulk
Nearest Postcode: OL3 7DD
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