Today's objective is the top. Not just an ascent of Holcombe Moor, but the very top of the Peel Tower. From its castellated crest there's a splendid view across the Irwell Valley and, of course, the approach from Ramsbottom had to be through Nuttall Park.
LOCATION: Ramsbottom, three miles north of Bury
START: Holcombe Brook. Park by Pot Green shops on B6214 at junction with A676
Grid ref: SD780152 Postcode: BL0 9RG
DISTANCE: 5.5 miles
GRADE: Moderate
TIME: 3 hours
MAP: Explorer - West Pennine Moors Landranger 109
NOTE: Peel Tower Tel 0161 253 5899 small charge
REFRESHMENTS: Ramsbottom
EN ROUTE: Brooksbottom, Irwell Sculpture Trail, Nuttall Park
This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News