Oldham — Springhead
Oldspr two
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By Kevin Lawton on 21 Feb 2023
Description
I walked this route from Oldham to Grotton. The route had to be changed in Oldham because the footbridge over Oldham Way has been removed and a new signalised junction created a short distance away with full pedestrian facilities. This change of route has the advantage of passing the Mumps tram and bus interchange. Apart from Oldham town centre the route follows the track bed of a former railway closed in the 1960s. It is well maintained and suitable for walkers and wheelers. Some sections are used by horses. It has some signage and is easy to follow. I agree with the first reviewer that at the Grotton end the route should continue along the former railway track to what was Grotton Station. I also agree that there are two uncontrolled crossings of Oldham Road which is not ideal. Other road crossings are minor or have pedestrian facilities. I am not certain that the unlit sections would be safe to use at night
I walked this route from Oldham to Grotton. The route had to be changed in Oldham because the footbridge over Oldham Way has been removed and a new signalised junction created a short distance away with full pedestrian facilities. This change of route has the advantage of passing the Mumps tram and bus interchange. Apart from Oldham town centre the route follows the track bed of a former railway closed in the 1960s. It is well maintained and suitable for walkers and wheelers. Some sections are used by horses. It has some signage and is easy to follow. I agree with the first reviewer that at the Grotton end the route should continue along the former railway track to what was Grotton Station. I also agree that there are two uncontrolled crossings of Oldham Road which is not ideal. Other road crossings are minor or have pedestrian facilities. I am not certain that the unlit sections would be safe to use at night
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Oldham
Grid Ref
SD9240005088
Lat / Lon
53.54239° / -2.11615°
Easting / Northing
392,400E / 405,088N
What3Words
vouch.undulation.begin
Springhead
Grid Ref
SD9646004546
Lat / Lon
53.53757° / -2.05488°
Easting / Northing
396,460E / 404,546N
What3Words
scar.digit.earth
| Oldham | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SD9240005088 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.54239° / -2.11615° |
| Easting / Northing | 392,400E / 405,088N |
| What3Words | vouch.undulation.begin |
| Springhead | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SD9646004546 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.53757° / -2.05488° |
| Easting / Northing | 396,460E / 404,546N |
| What3Words | scar.digit.earth |
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review
Kevin Lawton
22 Feb 2023I walked this route from Oldham to Grotton (Springhead is not the correct terminus). The route leaves Oldham and passes the tram/bus interchange at Mumps then via a signal controlled junction across Oldham Way to join the trackbed of a former railway closed in the 1960s. It is well maintained and suitable for walkers and wheelers. Some sections are used by horses. It has some signage and is easy to follow. There are two uncontrolled crossings of Oldham road which is not ideal. Other road crossings are minor or have pedestrian facilities. I am not certain that the unlit sections would be safe at night.
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