2 miles from Newhey, the 6 reservoirs in the Piethorne Valley are surrounded by open moorland. Fishing allowed in 2 lakes. Limited wheelchair access. Refreshments are available locally.
A640 Newhey to Denshaw road. A mile from Newhey look for Ogden Lane leading to the parking area near Ogden Reservoir.
Bus service 451 from Rochdale bus station via Newhey stops a mile from Ogden Reservoir. Nearest railway station is Littleborough, connected to Newhey by bus 452. Newhey railway station is currently closed, due to reopen as a Metrolink station in 2012.
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