Contact: Sue Harding
Email: [email protected]
Weekend walks take place on the Saturday or Sunday after the monthly meeting.
In summer, there are shorter evening walks usually on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Let us know you’re coming, then just show up at the starting point with good footwear (preferably boots) and suitable clothing.
Need help with directions or wondering how challenging a walk will be? Just ask!
Members and visitors walk at their own risk. Neither Saddleworth WI nor any walk leader is responsible for accidents or incidents.
Central Manchester Walk
This walk was very popular and some members asked for the details. Click HERE for a copy.
2026 Walks
Details of walks to follow nearer the time of each walk.
Saturday 8th August
Diggle to Uppermill loop
Meet at 10am at Sam Road Carpark Diggle OL3 5PU ( free carpark opposite the Loading Bay cafe).
Approximately 4 miles, about two and a half hours.
Easy flat walk along canal towpath and bridle path. No stiles. One uphill and downhill section over Brownhill on a marked path. The rest of the walk is flat on wide paths.
Walk along the canal towpath to Victoria Quay (near the Navigation). Turn left up a short steep path to the footbridge over the railway. Follow the path up the field to Butterhouse Farm. Pick up the bridle path to Uppermill. Cross the High Street at the pelican and then follow the canal towpath back to Diggle. Refreshment stop at the Loading Bay for those who wish.
Please let us know via the WhatsApp poll if you would like to join us at the Loading Bay. We will book a table when we know the numbers.
Thursday 20th August
Walkerwood Circular
Sunday 6th September
New Mills
Tuesday 15th September
Tandle Hill
Saturday 10th October
Shibden Hall and Park
Sunday 8th November
Pots and Pans Remembrance Sunday
Saturday 5th December
No walk – Santa Dash
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Birdwatching Walk
Read a thank you letter from Vicky and Chris who led the walk on 12th June. Also included in their thanks is a list of birds seen and heard during our walk.
Review of Walking Group 11/11 Challenge 2020
Walkers approached this in a variety of ways, from walking 11,000 steps each day for 11 days, to walking for 11 hours over the course of a week, being sponsored and donating to The Royal British Legion. Collectively they walked 336 miles, the equivalent of walking from Oldham to Truro in Cornwall! Well done to all walkers – what an educational and poignant project! The final amount raised was £395.
Lydgate, Grotton, Austerlands, Waterhead, Lees War Memorials Circular
Find full details of the walk HERE which can be printed out if you wish to do the walk independently.
Friezland, Uppermill, Dobcross, Delph and St Chads Memorials
Find full details of the walk HERE which can be printed out if you wish to do the walk independently.