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The Pots & Pans from Uppermill
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
A contouring farmland stroll with wide views over Bolton to Winter Hill.
Jumbles Country Park
Descend through flowery pastures and then circumnavigate a scenic wooded reservoir.
Two Brooks Valley
Pleasant farmland walking with a pretty interlude along a wooded stream valley.
Dove Stone reservoir
Great easy walk around Dove Stone reservoir. Can be busy during summer holiday.Dog Friendly.
Saddleworth Edges

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

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
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.
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
A longer walk featuring a scenic valley and a stiff climb to a fine moorland viewpoint.
Wild Bank Hill
A taste of heather moorland as you climb to the local trig-point, with wide views over Manchester.
Harrop Edge
An easy stroll round a nearby hill, with wide views over Manchester and the Dark Peak.
Luddenden Foot Circular
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
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

The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Holme Chapel.
Singing Ringing Tree

The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golf Course, Singing Ringing Tree sound sculpture.
The Longdendale Chain
Mostly level walking around one, two or three of the reservoirs of the Longdendale valley
Crowden via Lad’s Leap
A demanding moorland walk with superb views, followed by an easy and level return.
Arnfield & Swallow’s Wood
A leisurely reservoir and woodland stroll, visiting a local nature reserve.
Back o’ th’ Hill
Wide views, interesting corners, and a quiet stretch of canal towpath with a spooky tunnel.
Werneth Low
Follow the Trans-Pennine Trail to a popular local landmark with extensive views.
Haughton Dale
Canal towpath and riverside walking in a wildlife-rich rural oasis, including a local nature reserve.
Cown Edge from Broadbottom
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
This area sees few walkers yet there is much of interest and grand views.
Bleaklow from Old Glossop

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
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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