MRC Hartshead-KnottHill-Heyrod-Carrbrook-Canal

by Rebecca Jones
2 days ago
Near Mossley, GB

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From the market ground follow Mossley Road and turn right into Broadcarr Lane after the cutting. Follow Broadcarr Lane and then turn left into Lily Lane and then right onto Back Lane. Turn left through a gate to follow the path up to Hartshead Pike (taking a minute to enjoy the view!). Follow the path past the pike and turn right into Lily Lane. Follow the track downhill. After the houses turn left into a side road that leads towards Knott Hill Reservoir. At the end of the road just before a farm take a footpath on the left which skirts a farm. Follow the path down some steps to Knott Hill Reservoir. Turn right along the reservoir path and follow the path to the golf course. Cross the golf course to a gate and turn left into Gorsey Lane. At the Junction Pub cross over onto Luzley Road. Before the road bears left, take the footpath on the right. At the end of the footpath turn left and right on to Spout Brook Road and follow the road to Heyrod. At the bottom of the road cross over Wakefield Road and onto Springbank Road. Follow the road all the way to the lights at Millbrook. Turn left and then right onto Besom Lane. Follow Besom Lane all the way up to the Roman Road towards Carrbrook. As the track drops down into Carrbrook turn left onto Castle Lane and follow it all the way and it goes uphill and then finally drops down to meet Huddersfield Road. Turn right and then left down Winterford Road. At the bottom of the hill, keep straight on down the track and turn left onto the canal by Woodend Mill. Follow the canal to Scout Tunnel follow the footpath on the right-hand side of the canal over the tunnel to the wooden bridge. Cross the bridge and turn right onto Manchester Road and then up Stamford Road to finish.