Oldham to Oldham

by Hassan Ahmed

39 mi2h 9m

Driven 1 time

Duration

2h 9m

Distance

39 mi

Scenic Roads

POI Stops

Route Notes

This circular route provides a high-quality driving experience across the Saddleworth Moors and Pennine fringes. Expect dramatic changes in elevation and sweeping moorland views. Key driving highlights include the high-altitude A640 pass and the dramatic descent via the A635. Please be mindful of changing weather conditions on the exposed moorland sections.

Waypoints

Crompton Moor ViewpointPoint of Interest
Elevated panoramic viewpoint across Manchester basin and Cheshire plain
Ripponden Road ExitScenic Road
Leaving A672
Upland, wide, open, sweeping
Huddersfield Road StartScenic Road
Entering A640
High, sweeping, exposed, scenic
Buckstones Edge ViewpointPoint of Interest
High-altitude moorland layby with extensive views across the Pennines
Huddersfield Road ExitScenic Road
Leaving A640
High, sweeping, exposed, scenic
Standedge Pass StartScenic Road
Entering A62
Steep, dramatic, stone, narrow
Standedge Cutting ViewpointPoint of Interest
Overlook above the historic canal and rail tunnels across Diggle Valley
Standedge Pass ExitScenic Road
Leaving A62
Steep, dramatic, stone, narrow
Pots and Pans / Alderman's Hill OverlookPoint of Interest
Iconic Saddleworth viewpoint overlooking the Tame Valley
Dovestone Reservoir Scenic ViewpointPoint of Interest
Spectacular lakeside and cliff-face panorama at the mouth of Chew Valley
Holmfirth Road StartScenic Road
Entering A635
Winding, downhill, scenic, rural