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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.
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.
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.
Jumbles Country Park
Association / Club / Walk leader4.19 mi
+502 ft
-531 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bury (Greater Manchester)
Descend through flowery pastures and then circumnavigate a scenic wooded reservoir.
Top o’ th’ Knotts
1.78 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.
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.
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.
Turton & Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs from Jumbles
9.04 mi
+558 ft
-554 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bolton (Greater Manchester)
This walk visits the three large reservoirs and an area of moorland to the north of Bolton.
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.
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.
Simonstone from the Best Western Higher Trapp Hotel
4.29 mi
+545 ft
-548 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Simonstone (Lancashire)
Admire spectacular views of Pendle and the South Pennines as you pass through pastoral countryside. The trees along the route are also particularly interesting, with the route passing through beautiful old beech woods on the lowland following the shapes of weathered trees on the high ground. Long steady climb and a little wet in a few places.
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.
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.
Haworth Moor and Bronte Bridge
3.29 mi
+315 ft
-312 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Haworth and Stanbury (West Yorkshire)
A short walk that visits the Bronte Bridge and includes some wwalking on the Haworth Moors.
Pendle Hill
4.55 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,194 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Barley-with-Wheatley Booth (Lancashire)
Very famous circular walk to do Pendle Hill summit from Barley village. Dog friendly.
Pendle Hill from Barley Green (use in mist)
4.82 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,099 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Barley-with-Wheatley Booth (Lancashire)
This Lancashire route in the Forest of Bowland starts from the attractive village of Barley Green and climbs to the summit of Pendle Hill using the direct route. The descent is easier in mist or poor visibility. With strong associations to the witches of Pendle this walk also provides superb views over parts of Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales.
Top Withins and the Bronte Bridge from Haworth
6.72 mi
+692 ft
-636 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Haworth and Stanbury (West Yorkshire)
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.
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.
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