Stoodley Pike

Weekend trip to Hebdon Bridge our hosts farmhouse had a great view of Stoodley. Putting Storm Amy to the back of our minds we headed off to see the landmark. The walk was well worth it with amazing views of the Yorkshire countryside... and the farmhouse we set off from. You have to give it it look if you're in the area... wear good walking boots!

A great view from the balcony. Accessible 365 days a year. It's a medium difficulty walk uphill, can get very windy and cold as you ascend. A popular destination,.suitable for dog walkers.

Walked from the cemetery at Mankinholes and went straight up the stone path. Must be mad! Hugely steep and seemingly never ending. The stones are uneven and there is running water over them in several places. You need to be very fit to go this way. The flattest option is from the White House at Littleborough but it is nearly 5 miles but much, much easier than the route we took!!

This is a fantastic walk that combines beautiful nature, history, and a bit of a physical challenge. I’d highly recommend it to anyone in the area or visitors looking for a great hike in the Pennines!

Misty day when we walked to Stoodley Pike. Gave it a mysterious feel but we missed on seeing the views. Easy 40 minutes walk walk up from the car park at Withens Clough reservoir