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Hollingworth Lake Circular
Visorando Member
2.36 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Rochdale (Greater Manchester)
An easy flat walk going clockwise around the lake. Start/finish at the woodland car park with cafe and toilets. The Pavilion Cafe is halfway round. Pubs and other shops near the rowing club boathouse.
The Pots & Pans from Uppermill
4.34 mi
+676 ft
-679 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Oldham (Greater Manchester)
This Peak District walk offers a relatively easy way to enjoy the moors and views above Uppermill in Oldham. The route includes a visit to the Obelisk above Uppermill.
Top o’ th’ Knotts
Association / Club / Walk leader1.78 mi
+217 ft
-220 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Bury (Greater Manchester)
A contouring farmland stroll with wide views over Bolton to Winter Hill.
Jumbles Country Park
4.19 mi
+502 ft
-531 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bury (Greater Manchester)
Descend through flowery pastures and then circumnavigate a scenic wooded reservoir.
Two Brooks Valley
3.77 mi
+505 ft
-505 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bury (Greater Manchester)
Pleasant farmland walking with a pretty interlude along a wooded stream valley.
Dove Stone reservoir
7.65 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Oldham (Greater Manchester)
Great easy walk around Dove Stone reservoir. Can be busy during summer holiday.
Dog Friendly.
Saddleworth Edges
9.28 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,158 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Oldham (Greater Manchester)
Absolute belter of a walk around 3 reservoirs with views from the top of Saddleworth moor, climbing down a cascading waterfall, all utterly stunning.
Rossendale from Water
4.33 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Borough of Rossendale (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Dean Lane, Water in Rossendale (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Small Shaw trig point.
A Manchester Mini-Trail from the Grey Horse Inn
1.41 mi
+79 ft
-72 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Manchester (Greater Manchester)
A short city-centre walking tour from a historic alehouse, featuring a mix of well-known landmarks and lesser curiosities.
Matley lane to Cheetham park, Stalybridge.
2.61 mi
+230 ft
-253 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
A short half day walk on old cobbled track through nature reserve and park. Initial gradual uphill section on unmade track, taking you to Stalybridge centre, to come back through nature reserve and park.
Swineshaw Reservoirs & Wild Bank Hill
6.59 mi
+971 ft
-965 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
A longer walk featuring a scenic valley and a stiff climb to a fine moorland viewpoint.
Wild Bank Hill
3.45 mi
+541 ft
-538 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
A taste of heather moorland as you climb to the local trig-point, with wide views over Manchester.
Harrop Edge
1.45 mi
+256 ft
-230 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
An easy stroll round a nearby hill, with wide views over Manchester and the Dark Peak.
Luddenden Foot Circular
7.66 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
This Calderdale walk takes you into an area that was once a dense hive of mills and industry: spinning, carding and weaving. Today much of the industry has long since departed and you can enjoy the scenic highlights of this area.
Hardcastle Crags and Gibson mill
5.19 mi
+643 ft
-633 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
Lovely walk in the wood to see Gibson mill and Hardcastle Crags following the Hebden river. Best during spring time to see the bluebells.
Towneley Hall via Holme Chapel
6.92 mi
+673 ft
-712 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Burnley (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Holme Chapel.
Singing Ringing Tree
5.82 mi
+843 ft
-873 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Burnley (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golf Course, Singing Ringing Tree sound sculpture.
The Longdendale Chain
3.81 mi
+135 ft
-154 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
Mostly level walking around one, two or three of the reservoirs of the Longdendale valley
Crowden via Lad’s Leap
8.49 mi
+1,119 ft
-1,132 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
A demanding moorland walk with superb views, followed by an easy and level return.
Arnfield & Swallow’s Wood
3.02 mi
+308 ft
-315 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
A leisurely reservoir and woodland stroll, visiting a local nature reserve.
Back o’ th’ Hill
3.93 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
Wide views, interesting corners, and a quiet stretch of canal towpath with a spooky tunnel.
Werneth Low
4.71 mi
+433 ft
-413 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
Follow the Trans-Pennine Trail to a popular local landmark with extensive views.
Haughton Dale
3.24 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
Canal towpath and riverside walking in a wildlife-rich rural oasis, including a local nature reserve.
Cown Edge from Broadbottom
7.25 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,014 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
This Peak District walk follows a circuit that inclues Cown Edge, which offers some fine views towards Manchester. The route is easy to follow and includes a substantial section of the Cown Edge Way.
Coombs Ridge, Cown Edge from Broadbottom
6.24 mi
+922 ft
-925 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tameside (Greater Manchester)
This area sees few walkers yet there is much of interest and grand views.
Bleaklow from Old Glossop
8.53 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,512 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from High Peak (Derbyshire)
Bleaklow and Higher Shelf Stones feature in this Peak District walk from Old Glossop. Other highlights include the Wain Stones, Yellow Stacks and Doctor's Gate. This moorland can be wild and desolate in bad weather so save this walk for a dry day with good visibility.
Cown Edge & Whiteley Nab from Chunal
6.58 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,060 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Charlesworth (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the often rugged countryside on the eastern flank of Cown Edge. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes. In places careful navigation is essential.
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