Pots and Pans, Saddleworth A Memorable Walk BaldHiker


Pots and Pans, Saddleworth A Memorable Walk BaldHiker

Pots and Pans is actually the name of the large rock (stone) that sits at the top of Aldermans Hill overlooking Uppermill. It gets its unusual name from a series of basins or large indentations on the top of it, worn into the millstone grit over millions of years by the Saddleworth weather.


Pots and Pans, Saddleworth A Memorable Walk BaldHiker

A 15 mile circular route that takes in Pots and Pans obelisk, the disused pits and part of the Pennine Way. The weather was a bit pants, but it added to the.


Pots and Pans, Saddleworth A Memorable Walk BaldHiker

Pots and Pans and the War Memorial Obelisk are two landmarks close to each other on Saddleworth Moor. I have in the past mistaken these landmarks as in different locations, that was of course, until our walk on Saddleworth Moor changed my perceptions. Pots and Pans My inquisitive mind into why rocks should be called…


Pots and Pans, Saddleworth A Memorable Walk BaldHiker

There are several routes up to the landmark of Pots and Pans from Uppermill. Our's was the least steep ascent up to Broadhead Cross at the junction of the C.


Pots and Pans, Saddleworth A Memorable Walk

Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km Ascent - 800 feet / 242 metres Time - 3 hours 0 minutes Grade - easy/mod Maps Walk Route Description Click image to visit gallery of 12 images. This Peak District walk leaves the urbanised valleys of Lancashire and takes you high on to the moors.


Pots and Pans, Saddleworth A Memorable Walk BaldHiker

The obelisk and the area of Alderman's Hill is often referred to as "Pots & Pans" however the name refers specifically to the Pots & Pans Stones which are found there. "Pots and Pans" Memorial Tower. The tower is a war memorial built in 1923 at a cost of £2000 which was initially opposed by local residents, who wanted a more practical.


Heritage Walks Pots & Pans Stone, Uppermill, Saddleworth Moor

'Pots and Pans' is actually the name of a large stone that sits on the summit of Aldermans Hill overlooking Uppermill, a stone that gets it unusual name from the series of large indentations on top of it - which look like basins, or indeed, pots and pans on a kitchen surface.


About Saddleworth POTS & PANS COTTAGE

Pots & Pans Cottage is a two-bedroomed traditional 18th Century Weavers cottage located in a peaceful and private hamlet a few minutes walk from the centre of Uppermill in the heart of beautiful Saddleworth.


Walks Near Manchester The Pots and Pans, Saddleworth

Pots and Pans You made it. Spend some time exploring the Pots and Pans monument and the incredible views. The obelisk commemorates Saddleworth's losses in the two World Wars. This fine monument can be seen from the valley and offers a wide panorama west towards Manchester and beyond. Close to the obelisk is the 'Pots and Pans stone'.


The Story of the Pots and Pans Stone POTS & PANS COTTAGE

Pots & Pans Cottage, a charming L shaped 18th-century weavers cottage, is located in a small hamlet 10 minutes walk from the centre of bustling Uppermill village in Saddleworth, and straight onto open Peak District for excellent walking.


Pots and Pans, Saddleworth A Memorable Walk How to memorize things, Outdoor, The great outdoors

Everything you need to know about the Pots and Pans Walk Saddleworth. Located in the Peak District National Park, to the west of Dovestone Reservoir and above Uppermill, you will find the Pots and Pans walk. It is a popular walk for Greater Manchester people because it is one of the closest walks in the


Walks Near Manchester The Pots and Pans, Saddleworth

Published: March 6, 2023 UK | PEAK DISTRICT The Dovestone Reservoir circular walk in Saddleworth Moor, Oldham is one of the best hikes for experiencing the rugged and wild beauty of the Peak District moorlands.


KITCHEN POTS & PANS COTTAGE

2. Climb up Pots and Pans. Pots and Pans is a rock formation at the top of the hill between Uppermill, Greenfield and Dovestones, named because if you squint, it looks a bit like some pots and pans. There's also a war memorial at the top of the hill that can be seen from miles around.


Pots & Pans; Greenfield, Saddleworth YouTube

Pots and Pans 4 miles (6.4 km) Climb to a distinctive hill on this circular walk on Saddleworth Moor, Oldham. There's fantastic views over the Peak District from the elevated position of the moor. You'll also encounter a number of interesting rock formations at the summit.


Pots and Pans, Saddleworth A Memorable Walk

Pots and Pans (picture thanks to Peter Fox) FOR MANY people it is the very first sign of entering Saddleworth. For miles around, the Pots and Pans cenotaph towers over the valleys and villages. But a bitter debate back in 1919 questioned whether the iconic memorial would actually get off the ground…


Pots and Pans, Saddleworth A Memorable Walk BaldHiker

In this video I hike up from Greenfield to visit the Pots and Pans on Saddleworth Moor. I walk to the top of Alderman's Hill to see beautiful views over Dove.

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