Pioneers Round
32 km / 20 miles
Gtr Man, Lancs
A route devised to mark the 150th anniversary of the Co-operative Movement, starts from Toad Lane, the birthplace of the movement and takes in Healey Dell, Watergrove Reservoir, Hollingworth Lake, Milnrow and the Rochdale Canal.
Details:
| Path Type: | Anytime Challenges |
| Attributes: | Lake/Reservoir/Loch; Canal |
| Start and Finish: | SD896136 - Rochdale, Gtr Man  |
| Web Sites: | Rochdale Pioneers Museum |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Booklet: | Pioneers Round (Rochdale Pioneers Museum - 1994) |
| Badge & Certificate: | Badge & Certificate for Pioneers Round (Rochdale Pioneers Museum) |
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps: | |
| OS Landranger: | 109 |
| OS Explorer: | 21, 277 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 21, 277 |
Connected Paths:
| National Trails (England & Wales): | Pennine Bridleway - Mary Towneley Loop; Pennine Bridleway National Trail |
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Rochdale Way; Rossendale Way; Weighver's Way |
| Other Paths: | South Pennine Ring; Tops of the North (Three Shire Heads to Carlisle) |
| Anytime Challenges: | Aiggin Stone Amble Anytime Challenge |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Pioneers Round GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Pioneers Round Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Pioneers Round Tracklogs Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 26.3 Km (16.3 miles) 517 m (1,696 ft) ascent 305 m (1,001 ft) maximum height |
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