Pots & Pans, The Oldham Way

This circular walk starts in Uppermill near the Gallery/Museum.

This walk takes you up to the Pots and Pans Hill, where there is also a rocky outcrop and a bench. At the summit there stands an obelisk honouring the villages of Saddleworth who died in the first World War. The obelisk is visible from the village.

From the obelisk we will head down towards Chew Reservoir and then onto the Oldham Way .The terrain varies on this walk, from gentle canal paths and woodlands to steep moderate moorland sections where the paths can be undefined so due care must be taken. Due to the time of year and the wet cold weather please dress with appropriate winter walking attire. Plenty of warm clothing and water proofs.

Length of this walk is 10 plus miles. and a little over 600m of ascent.

The Disclaimer!

We are a group of like-minded adults who share the same interest, the great outdoors.

This a a guide to what we do and what we expect from our members.

Our leaders/event hosts are volunteers, they're there to guide groups on walks in the countryside, they're not responsible for each and every participant other than themselves.

It is expected that all participants to be fully responsible for themselves and their own safety, we do not employ first aiders or qualified walk leaders. Participants are also expected to attend every walk with suitable clothing, footwear and any other equipment, that includes waterproofs for wet weather and walking poles if you need them regularly. Enough food and drink for the day is also required.

Some activities in more mountainous regions such as the Lake District, Wales and Scotland, can be more challenging, our walk leaders will use the principal of the groups safety at all times and if the conditions dramatically change for the worse, they will reserve the right to end the walk and turn back. A full and concise descriptions of the terrain will be published in the event write up stating what to expect on the walk, terrain using the best of our knowledge. Also to give our members an insight of what to bring such as walking poles, crampons and wet weather gear.