Stainland & District walks

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.

An energetic and varied walk sampling the Calderdale and Brinle Way.

Explore the valley short cut option and a surprise.

An easy, mostly level stroll to a local landmark.

The South Pennines are part of the Peak District National Park and this walk explores the moors to the west of Holme. The route uses well trodden paths and tracks and offers some fine views during the course of the walk.

Lovely walk in the wood to see Gibson mill and Hardcastle Crags following the Hebden river. Best during spring time to see the bluebells.

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.

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.

Great easy walk around Dove Stone reservoir. Can be busy during summer holiday. Dog Friendly.

Absolute belter of a walk around 3 reservoirs with views from the top of Saddleworth moor, climbing down a cascading waterfall, all utterly stunning.

A Peak District walk that explores the open country and reservoirs to the nothwest of Dunford Bridge. This sector of the National Park sees fewer walkers and you are free to enjoy the superb scenery in relative peace and quiet.

A short walk that visits the Bronte Bridge and includes some wwalking on the Haworth Moors.

Top Withins is an excellent objective for a walk from Haworth in the South Pennines. The Brontë family have strong associations with Haworth and this walk onto the moors perhaps gives you the chance to experience the landscape that dominated their writing.

Lovely circular walk around Torside reservoir to see longdendale and the wild pennines. Dog friendly.

Bleaklow Head from Longendale is a Peak District walk on the wild side. Using rarely walked parts of the Bleaklow moors. This moorland and edge walk takes you to the high land of Bleaklow in the northern sector of the Peak District National Park. It is best undertaken in fine weather preferably after a dry spell. With poor visibility always a potential hazard, map reading skills and the ability to use a compass are advantageous.

A rewarding half day route onto Bleaklow that provides a taste of its wild beauty.

This Peak District Walk follows sections of the Barnesley Boundary Walk and the Trans Pennine Trail in wild moorland. Route finding is generally easy and the walk uses well marked paths tracks and a section of minor road to explore the country at the eastern end of the now closed Woodhead Tunnel.

This Peak District walk explores the moors to the northwest of Sheffield and visits an area that sees relatively few walkers. Do select a clear day as navigation can be difficult in poor visibility.

Mostly level walking around one, two or three of the reservoirs of the Longdendale valley

A demanding moorland walk with superb views, followed by an easy and level return.

A leisurely reservoir and woodland stroll, visiting a local nature reserve.

Easy walk that can be very popular around Langsett and Midhope reservoirs.

An easy stroll round a nearby hill, with wide views over Manchester and the Dark Peak.

A longer walk featuring a scenic valley and a stiff climb to a fine moorland viewpoint.

A taste of heather moorland as you climb to the local trig-point, with wide views over 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.