Wake up Walk - Walsden to Todmorden

Train based walk

Leader: Imelda

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Walsden Railway Station

Transport to Walk Start: 12:00 train from Manchester Victoria to Walsden

Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Todmorden Return £11:70

Walk Start: Walsden Railway Station at 12.40

Return Services: From Todmorden: 16.30, 16.46, 17.04, 17.36, 18.04

Waypoints: Rochdale canal, Warland reservoir, Gaddings Dam, Blarney Castle, Calderdale Way

Extra: No toilets at walk start on en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Sunday, 9 August 2026
Start time: 12:40 pm
Estimated finish time: 5:00 pm
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent: 420m / 1378ft
Type: linear

A repeat of the walk I did last year, but as it was a lovely walk it is worth redoing. Starting along the canal with gentle climbs up to farmland and along good paths. A slightly steeper climb up to Warland Reservoir and then to Gaddings Dam - where many locals go swimming! Downhill through ‘Jail Hole’, and passing the oddly named Blarney Castle to come into Todmorden along the Calderdale Way. We will visit a refreshment house in Todmorden.

En- route there were two honesty stops selling cakes, water, ice cream and beans(!?) so bring some coins/cash.