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Dist:0.2km<br/>This is where the Oldham Way circular walk crosses Castleton Road, Royton, to head over the fields towards Tandle Hill.

©michael ely

Dist:0.2km<br/>View NE towards Burnedge from Gravel Hole. A capped coalmine shaft is about 300 metres down the track. The Track here forms part of the Rochdale Way circular walk.

©michael ely

Dist:0.2km<br/>An unusual yellow and black road sign at the junction with Castleton Road.

©michael ely

Dist:0.2km<br/>One of the new township signs in Oldham BC's corporate colour. This is the Oldham/Rochdale borough boundary on Castleton Road near the junction with Pit Lane.

©michael ely

Dist:0.3km<br/>Shaw Road.

©David Dixon

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©Alexander P Kapp

Dist:0.3km<br/>Seen in the garden of no 44 Thornham Lane at the corner of Mardale Avenue. The sun was highlighting the distinctive foliage this afternoon.

©michael ely

Dist:0.3km<br/>It is situated on Shaw Road near the junction with Pit Lane. To see the chapel as it was just over four years ago click http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/453555 Spot the differences.

©michael ely

Dist:0.3km<br/>Some public houses are ordinary. Some are terrible. But this one is an absolute gem, with excellent beer, a wide assortment of food, and friendly and welcoming landlord and staff.

©Dr Neil Clifton

Dist:0.3km<br/>Looking west along this pleasant road about 1/4 mile in length which connects Shaw Road with the main Oldham to Rochdale road (A671).
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©Dr Neil Clifton

Dist:0.3km<br/>Situated in a residential area on Thornham Lane.

©michael ely

Dist:0.3km<br/>Situated at the corner of Thornham Road and Fir Lane. Turn left for High Crompton, straight on for Royton.

©michael ely

Dist:0.4km<br/>The sign indicates entry to Royton and Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council from Rochdale. Thornham Lane's ownership seems to be variable, depending on what map is used.

©Whatlep

Dist:0.4km<br/>Nearly at the top of the A671 above Royton.

©Bill Boaden

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©Ian S

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