2 miles from Newhey, the 6 reservoirs in the Piethorne Valley are surrounded by open moorland. Fishing allowed in 2 lakes. Limited wheelchair access. Refreshments are available locally.
A640 Newhey to Denshaw road. A mile from Newhey look for Ogden Lane leading to the parking area near Ogden Reservoir.
The nearest tram stop is Newhey Metrolink Station. Buses from Rochdale Interchange stop along Huddersfield Road (A640), from which you can access paths to the valley.
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