Oldham Way
Rochdale, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Rochdale, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 36.8 mi (59.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,124 ft (1,257 m)
- Est. Time
- 13 hr 55 min
- High point
- 1,467 ft (447 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Hartshead Pike 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Park Bridge Heritage Centre 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from start
- Peak: Tandle Hill 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from start
- Peak: Moss Gate 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from start
- Waterfall: Crompton Waterfall 25.8 mi (41.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 26 mi (41.8 km) from start
- Peak: Crow Knowl 26.9 mi (43.4 km) from start
- Peak: Standedge 31.9 mi (51.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Pots and Pans 36.6 mi (58.9 km) from start
- Peak: Pots and Pans Hill 36.6 mi (58.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Oldham Way
How long is Oldham Way?
Oldham Way is 36.8 mi (59.3 km) long. Most people take about 13 hr 55 min. It climbs 4,124 ft (1,257 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,467 ft (447 m).
How hard is Oldham Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Oldham Way?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Oldham Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Oldham Way shaded?
Partly shaded (31% under trees).
What can you do on Oldham Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Oldham Way?
The Clarence, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Oldham Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Oldham Way
- Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 5 Oldham · Expert · 12.2 mi (19.6 km)
- Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 4 Oldham · Expert · 13.4 mi (21.5 km)
- Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines) Derbyshire · Expert · 49.3 mi (79.3 km)
- Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines) Oldham · Expert · 25.1 mi (40.4 km)
- Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 4 Oldham · Moderate · 3.9 mi (6.3 km)
- GM Ringway Stage 9 Oldham · Hard · 12.6 mi (20.2 km)
- Longdendale Trail Derbyshire · Easy · 12.9 mi (20.8 km)
- Boat Lane Oldham · Easy · 1 mi (1.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap