Chew Valley, Dovestone Reservoir, Chew Reservoir

Chew Valley is a valley within the Saddleworth parish of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, in Greater Manchester. It follows the path of Chew Brook from the western slopes of Black Chew Head down to where it joins the Tame Valley at Greenfield, several miles to the east of Manchester. The eastern part of the valley including the reservoirs of Dovestone and Chew lie within the North Western extremity of the Peak District National Park.

Dovestone Reservoir was built in 1967 to collect water from the surrounding moorlands. 

The Chew Reservoir was once seen as a notable feat of engineering. Construction began in the beginning of the 20th Century and was completed in 1912. At 1,600 feet or 488 metres above sea level, it was the highest constructed reservoir in England. The old tram line used to transport clay to the reservoir is now a path up the valley.

view of Manchester from Buckton Castle

The first walk today took me from Dovestone Reservoir to the site of Buckton Castle with its views over Manchester.

Media City, Salford Quays

The Great Ridge, Castleton, Winnats Pass

An 11KM circular hike starting from Mam Tor, heading along "the great ridge" to the top of Lose Hill. Then down to Castleton and up throught the Winnats Pass.

Mam Tor was covered in low level cloud as I started this walk. Luckily after descending from the peak, the clouds cleared for the rest of the journey until the sun eventually came out 15 minutes from the end of the hike.

Danbury Motorcaravans, Yate

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