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Swallows Wood – Moss Waterfall loop from Tameside

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Swallows Wood – Moss Waterfall loop from Tameside

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Swallows Wood – Moss Waterfall loop from Tameside

06:14

21.9km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.19 km

View from Hard Times Farm Footpath

Highlight • Trail

The Hardtimes Farm track is a footpath running parallel to Hobson Moor Road. Great views from here over Hollingworth, Dinting and Glossop.

Tip by

7.01 km

Swallows Wood

Highlight • Forest

nice little woodland walk

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10.0 km

Moss Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful waterfall! It's a steep clamber down to the base which won't be for everyone.

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10.3 km

Waterfall Near Crossgate Campsite, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful to relax and listen to the water or on a nice hot day sunbath and cool down in the water

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10.7 km

Seven Falls Waterfalls, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Can be slippery take care

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13.7 km

Devil's Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Picturesque spot for a picnic.

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17.9 km

View of Walkerwood Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

18.3 km

Woodland Trails in Stalybridge Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Lots of woodland paths to explore here but watch out for mountain-bikers!

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21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.98 km

6.62 km

3.11 km

2.85 km

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.67 km

3.98 km

3.73 km

3.71 km

2.38 km

1.40 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

84 %

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Swallows Wood – Moss Waterfall loop from Tameside

View from Hard Times Farm Footpath

Swallows Wood

Moss Waterfall

Waterfall Near Crossgate Campsite, Peak District National Park

Seven Falls Waterfalls, Peak District National Park

Devil's Bridge

View of Walkerwood Reservoir

Woodland Trails in Stalybridge Country Park

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