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North West England

Greater Manchester

Piethorne Reservoir – Norman Hill Spillway loop from Milnrow

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Piethorne Reservoir – Norman Hill Spillway loop from Milnrow

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Piethorne Reservoir – Norman Hill Spillway loop from Milnrow

02:20

8.61km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.65 km

Overflow at Ogden Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

overflow at Ogden reservoir

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2.16 km

Ogden Reservoir

Lake

2.72 km

Piethorn Plantation

Forest

4

3.09 km

Piethorne Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Piethorne reservoir is the largest of the series of reservoirs built above Manchester. It was completed in 1868 and provides drinking water.

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5

3.68 km

Hanging Lees Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

One of the oldest reservoirs in the area being established in 1870

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6

4.13 km

Norman Hill Spillway

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

The spillway is an artificial waterfall channel that allows the water from the Norman Hill reservoir to flow down to the Piethorne Reservoir. It controls the water levels and becomes big and powerful in times of high rain.

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7

5.39 km

Stone Hut with Fireplace

Highlight • Mountain Hut

8

5.59 km

View of Ogden Reservoir and the Piethorne Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ogden Reservoir was commissioned in 1878 to provide drinking water for Oldham. Today it's a pretty reservoir and popular fishing destination.

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9

7.21 km

Bull's Head

Highlight • Pub

pub is open from 12noon, it's been there a looong time 😊. only a few mins detour from the res

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B

8.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.56 km

2.46 km

1.56 km

1.26 km

580 m

165 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

2.10 km

1.68 km

806 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Sunday 17 May

13°C

6°C

60 %

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