Saddleworth walks

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

This area sees few walkers yet there is much of interest and grand views.

Wide views, interesting corners, and a quiet stretch of canal towpath with a spooky tunnel.

Follow the Trans-Pennine Trail to a popular local landmark with extensive views.

Canal towpath and riverside walking in a wildlife-rich rural oasis, including a local nature reserve.

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.

This Peak District walk on the quieter side of Kinder Scout provides the basis for a great day outdoors.The outward route takes you onto the plateau crossing wild moorland. Once Kinder Downfall is reached you can enjoy a downhill walk in some of the best scenry in this part of the National Park.

Bleaklow offers some excellent walks and this Peak District route used minor paths to explore Higher Shelf Stones, Bleaklow and Grains in the Water.