The walk starts at the Cross Keys Pub above Uppermill. Immediately opposite the car park exit turn right up Pobgreen Lane
Start/Finish - Cross Keys Pub
Pobgreen Lane
Pots and Pans
Start/Finish - Cross Keys Pub
Continue up Pobgreen Lane keeping left but before reaching the end take the right turn that runs in front of the house.
Continue along this until you see a row of houses in front. Walk in front of the houses and you will see the grass path in front of you. Keep to the right of the fence.
The route now traverses the hillside. Continue along this path crossing any gates and stiles. Take some time to take in the great views of Uppemill, Diggle and Delph, below and behind you.
The start of the grass path - keep to right of fence.
The path goes in front of the houses.
Cross any stiles and take in the great views.
You will eventually see a farmhouse in front of you. This is the point you will begin the climb to Pots and Pans.
At the farmhouse the climb to Pots and Pans begins.
There are a confusing number of paths up to the monument from this point. We recommend the path that goes up via a quarry. Keep to the left of the farmhouse and find the path going up in a shallow gulley.
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'. This has a number of natural circular cavities which some say look like cooking utensils, which can only be seen by clambering up on to the stone.
Pots and Pans obelisk
When refreshed make your way down on the path directly in front of the obelisk. Take care here it is very steep and easy to slip, particularly if damp.
Path down.
Quarry workings on the way up.
Keep right of quarry and Pots and Pans comes into view.
Pots and Pans
Go through the gate at the bottom and continue down the track to Knowl Top lane.
At Knowl Top Lane turn right and continue along the lane until the road forks. Keep left along Gellfield lane and then right at Running Hill Gate to arrive back at the Cross Keys pub.