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Things to do in (and around) the Castleshaw Valley |
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The Castleshaw Valley, Saddleworth Villages & The Castleshaw Quest We are fortunate to be surrounded by a network of lanes, footpaths and bridleways with excellent public access. Our centre is located only a short distance from the remains of Castleshaw Roman Fort. There are information boards at the fort, but further details can be accessed via the Friends of Castleshaw Roman Forts (link below). You will also discover The Castleshaw Quest , an adventure walk aimed at younger participants which takes in the area around the lower Castleshaw reservoir. A range of local walking routes are now also available for dowload. Please be aware that these have been uploaded my members of the public, and as such we cannot take responsibility for their accuracy. Most routes pass through farm land so please be considerate, keep any dogs on leads, and take all litter home! |
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Saddleworth Walk
For the more adventurous, this 10 /12km walk begins in Delph and passes through the grounds of Castleshaw centre, before climbing to the top of the Pennines and descending into the Diggle valley. The link below provides route maps, detailed directions and an excellent guide to the history of the local area. Please Note The route as described is not completely circular! Be prepared for a 2km return to Delph either via the Delph Donkey public bridleway, or via the delightful village of Dobcross. Public transport is also available if energy levels are running low! |
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The Oldham Way
The Oldham Way is a long distance (approx. 40 miles) waymarked trail which encircles the Borough of Oldham. A slight variation of this route has been used for the Oldham Way Ultra event, which starts and finishes here at Castleshaw Centre. Pennine Bridleway & the Diggle Jiggle
This 17km mountain bike route makes use of local lanes and bridleways, including the Pennine Bridleway which passes through the Castleshaw Valley. A PDF map is available for download. |
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