Location
How to Find Us, Scammonden Activity Centre HD3 3FT
Scammonden Activity Centre is located 1.1 Miles off the A640, which can be accessed from Junction 23 of the M62 if travelling Eastbound (from Manchester), or Junction 24 if travelling Westbound (from Leeds).
From the M62 (Eastbound) from Manchester
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Depart M62 at Exit 23. You will complete a 270 degree left-hand circle before merging with the A640. Move to the Right Hand Lane. |
0.5 Miles |
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0.7 Miles |
At roundabout, take the FOURTH exit back onto the A640, to Outlane & Rochdale [New Hey Road]. |
2.8 Miles |
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3.5 Miles |
After passing through the village of Outlane, crossing over the M62, then passing the 2nd pub on your right (first “Lower Royal George” then “Jack O Mitre”), take the 2nd Right Hand turn sign-posted “Scammonden Water”. This is O'Cot Lane. |
0.3 Miles |
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3.8 Miles |
At the corner, bear LEFT (West) as O'Cot Lane becomes Green Slacks Lane. |
0.1 Miles |
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3.9 Miles |
When facing directly over the Scammonden Water, bear LEFT (South-West) onto New Lane (also known as Sledge Gate), a single track road running above and parallel to the reservoir. |
0.6 Miles |
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4.5 Miles |
After half a mile, at a Yorkshire Water notice, fork RIGHT (North) down the steep hill. |
0.1 Miles |
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4.6 Miles |
Pass through the gate and arrive at Scammonden Activity Centre. |
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From the M62 (Westbound) from Leeeds
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Depart M62 at Exit 24, which merges with the A629. |
0.5 Miles |
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0.5 Miles |
At roundabout, take the FIRST exit onto the A643 [Lindley Moor Road]. Continue on this road for 1.6 Miles. |
1.6 Miles |
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2.1 Miles |
At the second roundabout, take the THIRD exit onto the A640, to Outlane & Rochdale [New Hey Road]. |
2.8 Miles |
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4.9 Miles |
After passing through the village of Outlane, crossing over the M62 then passing the 2nd pub on your right (first “Lower Royal George” then “Jack O Mitre”), take the 2nd Right Hand turn sign-posted “Scammonden Water”. This is O'Cot Lane. |
0.3 Miles |
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5.3 Miles |
At the corner, bear LEFT (West) as O'Cot Lane becomes Green Slacks Lane. |
0.1 Miles |
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5.4 Miles |
When facing directly over the Scammonden Water, turn LEFT (South-West) onto New Lane (also known as Sledge Gate), a single track road running above and parallel to the reservoir. |
0.6 Miles |
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6.0 Miles |
After half a mile, at a Yorkshire Water notice, fork RIGHT (North) down the steep hill. |
0.1 Miles |
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6.1 Miles |
Pass through the gate and arrive at Scammonden Activity Centre. |
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