Alphin Pike and Great Dove Stone Rocks
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
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Simon Duffy
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A high circuit that visits Alphin Pike, Chew Reservoir and Great Dove Stone Rocks.
Distance 12.2 km
3:45 h
280 m
302 m
493 m
209 m
Outline: A high circuit that visits Alphin Pike, Chew Reservoir and Great Dove Stone Rocks. The route provides magnificent views over the Dovestone Reservoir and to the west over Greater Manchester.
Difficulty: A long stroll with short steep ascents and descents. Some paths may be muddy.
Walk start: Dovestone Reservoir Car Park, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7NE. Lat/Long 53.527766, -1.981176. Grid Ref: SE 01335 03477. OS map OL1.
Route: Dovestone Reservoir Car Park, Intake Lane, White Lee, Greave, Alphin Pike 469m, Chew Hurdles, Chew Reservoir, Bramley's Cot, Great Dove Stone Rocks, Dean Rocks, Sunny Brow, Footbridge, Dovestone Reservoir Car Park.
Highest point
493 m
Lowest point
209 m
Track types
Asphalt
1.2 km
Forested/wild trail
1 km
Path
9.9 km
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SE 01324 03419
DD
53.527433, -1.981486
DMS
53°31'38.8"N 1°58'53.3"W
UTM
30U 567515 5931428
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SE 01324 03419
DD
53.527433, -1.981486
DMS
53°31'38.8"N 1°58'53.3"W
UTM
30U 567515 5931428
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Distance
12.2 km
Duration
3:45 h
Ascent
280 m
Descent
302 m
Highest point
493 m
Lowest point
209 m
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Descent
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