Ryburn walk

A good hearty walk for avid explorers, this route weaves through woods and fields in the Ryburn Valley between Ryburn and Baitings Reservoirs. 

The view over the water at Ryburn Reservoir

Explore Ryburn

A good hearty walk for avid explorers, this route weaves through woods and fields in the Ryburn Valley between Ryburn and Baitings Reservoirs. There are great opportunities to stop for breath along the way, to admire the views which are both magnificent and varied.

Facilities

Parking

Useful Downloads

Ryburn walking guide

Need an easier walk?

We try to make our reservoirs as accessible as possible. Part of our Ryburn walk (between points 1 and 8 in the walking guide) has wide, surfaced tracks with no steps or stiles. The rest of this walk follows steep and uneven paths.You can find our more by reading our walking guide.

Ryburn walking guide

Dog on a lead

Details 


Location

West of Ripponden.


Difficulty

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3 out of 4


Route length

2.5 miles


Walking time

2 hours


Terrain & gradient

Varied terrain - some established footpaths, but many unsurfaced sections through woods and fields over rough and uneven ground. There are some steps, stiles and narrow gates. Much of the walk can be boggy and muddy at wetter times of year. Includes a section of steep climbing (about 250m long). We recommend
sturdy walking boots.

How to get there


By car

You can use our free car park (HX6 4LD), which is near the reservoir dam wall and is the starting point of this walk (point 1 on the walk guide). To get to here, turn off the A58 just over a mile south west of Ripponden, onto Swift Lane. After about 300m you will reach the bottom of the lane, where the car park is on your left.


By public transport

Rochdale Road Swift Place bus stop is just at the top of Swift Lane, which leads down to the starting point of this walk. Rochdale road Nursery Lane bus stop is on the opposite side of the road if you are travelling in the other direction. Please take care as you walk down Swift lane, as it is not pavemented.

Visitor information

To keep everyone happy and safe, please:

  • follow government guidance
  • don’t swim
  • take your litter home
  • stick to the path
  • keep your dog on a lead
  • clean up after your dog
  • don’t light fires or BBQs.
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Make a day of it

While you're here, why not try another walk?

Walk Distance Difficulty Facilities

Baitings short walk

1.4 miles 2 out of 4

ParkingDisabled parking Toilets  Disabled toilet Picnic area

Baitings long walk

2 miles 3 out of 4

ParkingDisabled parking Toilets  Disabled toilet Picnic area