Accessibility at Greenbooth Reservoir
Access via Forsyth Lane entrance OL12 7SD, continue up this road onto a cobbled road until it bears left to the reservoir car park. It’s quite a way up and cobbled most of the way and might be an issue for people with sensory overwhelm. There is plenty of space for wheelchair-accessible vehicles or loading/unloading wheelchairs. Be aware there are potholes in the parking area, however, there is enough space to maneuver around them.
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The Over Town Lane entrance OL12 7TQ has a kissing gate and is not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
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There are no toilets at all on the Greenbooth site. The closest ones are a 10-minute drive away:
1. Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW, fully wheelchair accessible with Stoma friendly facilities. Opening times Mon-Sun 6.30am-10pm.
2. The Mill About, Spotland Bridge Mill, Bridgefold Road, Rochdale OL11 5BU, cafe with disabled toilets. Open Tues-Fri 8.30am-4pm, Sat 9am-3pm.
PARKING
Over Town Lane has several parking spaces on the road and is suitable for minibusses dropping off.
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Forsyth Lane has a car park, the entrance to the reservoir is at the far end of the car park.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WALK AROUND THE SITE?
Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 42 min to complete.