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View of Hartshead Pike – Hartshead Pike Tower loop from Mossley

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View of Hartshead Pike – Hartshead Pike Tower loop from Mossley

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View of Hartshead Pike – Hartshead Pike Tower loop from Mossley

02:15

7.74km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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277 m

Mossley Park

Highlight • Parking

Good little day out, be great for kids

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1.58 km

View of Hartshead Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view from Luzley lane.

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5.51 km

Hartshead Pike Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Looking down to Manchester in the West, the Dark Peak to the East and the distant wind farms to the North, this is a brilliant viewing point at 267m. The …

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5.55 km

Hartshead Pike Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hartshead Pike stands at 876 feet (267 m) to the east of Manchester. It's a great viewpoint across the city and down the Medlock valley.

The hill top has been …

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7.74 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.46 km

2.44 km

1.05 km

330 m

318 m

114 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

2.08 km

961 m

669 m

521 m

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

17 %

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View of Hartshead Pike – Hartshead Pike Tower loop from Mossley

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View of Hartshead Pike

Hartshead Pike Tower

Hartshead Pike Tower

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