Trails

Watergrove has spectacular views from its variety of footpaths dotted with local history. Moorland, woodland and water habitats provide nature interest all year round and there are lots of things to do. Enjoy!

There is a separate disabled car park - accessed with a key, which is available by contacting 01706 881 049.

Postcode will lead you to the village not the reservoir. On arrival, follow the cobble stone road up and the car park is at the top.

The 456 Lakeline bus drops off at Chapel, in Wardle village, then it's a 10 minute walk to car park.

This land is owned by United Utilities to provide water for the people of the North West and is open for the enjoyment and health of visitors - please treat it with respect.

Wardle, Rochdale,OL12 9NJ

Open all day, every day

Free parking

Bus stop

Mary Towneley Loop - part of the Pennine Bridleway

Walking trails

Mountain biking

Nature Reserve

Picnic areas

Horseriding

History

Spectacular views

Key access only, available by contacting 01706 881 049.

Bird hide

Windsurfing and canoeingContact West Pennine Windsurfing Club

WatergroveWelcome to

Mary Towneley Loop

Bridleway

Wheelchair accessible route

Watergrove Trail (3km)

Hades Trail (6.5km)

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Watergrove Reservoir

Middle Hill

Wall of History

WatergroveMill

LittleTown

LowerSlackFarm

Long CausewayLowerHades

Hades

HighWardle

BrownWardleFarm

SevenSistersTrees

Roads Farm

Old ReservoirConstruction

Higher SlackFarm

BrownWardle Hill

CrookMoor

Clay PotsHill

To Shore andLittleborough

To Whitworthand Rochdale

To Walsden,Todmorden andLittleborough

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WaterTreatment

Works

WardleServicesBus Stop Telephone

Pubs

Thimble Hall

Higher Hades