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Saddleworth Edges
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9.28mi 
+1191ft 
-1161ft 
5h20
Difficult 
Starting point in Saddleworth - 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.
The Pots & Pans from Uppermill
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4.34mi
+676ft
-679ft
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Saddleworth - 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.
Turton & Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs from Jumbles
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9.04mi
+492ft
-482ft
4h35
Average
Starting point in Manchester This walk visits the three large reservoirs and an area of moorland to the north of Bolton.
Coombs Ridge, Cown Edge from Broadbottom
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6.24mi
+919ft
-919ft
3h40
Average
Starting point in Manchester This area sees few walkers yet there is much of interest and grand views.
Roman Lakes and Cobden Edge
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5.01mi
+735ft
-712ft
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Manchester Superb views, bird-rich lakes, historic buildings and a bracing climb to a hilltop cross amid gritstone quarries.
Brook Bottom and Mill Brow
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3.94mi
+397ft
-400ft
2h10
Easy
Starting point in Manchester Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.
Mellor stroll
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2.01mi
+230ft
-230ft
1h10
Easy
Starting point in Manchester Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
Mellor March Route : Family Route
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5.6mi
+801ft
-830ft
3h15
Easy
Starting point in Manchester The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor March Route : Main Route
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9.77mi
+1175ft
-1204ft
5h30
Average
Starting point in Manchester The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor March Route : Rowarth Loop
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11.09mi
+1437ft
-1467ft
6h20
Average
Starting point in Manchester The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Roman Lakes & Mellor Cross - VARIANTE
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4.83mi
+748ft
-745ft
2h50
Easy
Starting point in Manchester Varied walking in the Goyt valley, plus a visit to Mellor Cross, with views to Kinder Scout and the Cheshire Plain.
Peak Forest Canal
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3.35mi
+390ft
-387ft
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Manchester Featuring a peaceful stretch of the Peak Forest Canal and the historic ‘Roman Bridge’ over the River Goyt.
Mellor Church
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1.91mi
+220ft
-230ft
1h05
Easy
Starting point in Manchester Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
River Goyt and Marple Aqueduct
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7.81mi
+433ft
-446ft
4h00
Average
Starting point in Manchester A rewarding walk along varied waterways, featuring historic buildings and striking canal architecture.
Goyt Hall and Chadkirk
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3.86mi
+187ft
-177ft
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Manchester Along the Goyt to a historic half-timbered farmhouse, returning via the Peak Forest Canal and Chadkirk.
Chadkirk Chapel
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1.92mi
+112ft
-125ft
1h00
Easy
Starting point in Manchester A level walk full of interest, visiting a historic chapel, a holy well and a stretch of the River Goyt.
Lyme Park
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5.24mi
+364ft
-364ft
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Manchester Lyme Park is administered by the National Trust. The grounds are free to enter on foot, but a fee must be paid to enter the house.
Two Canal Walk
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4.33mi
+253ft
-246ft
2h15
Easy
Starting point in Manchester Sample both the Macclesfield and Peak Forest Canals, returning via Disley Golf Course.
Jackson’s Brickworks
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2.74mi
+108ft
-108ft
1h20
Easy
Starting point in Manchester A surprisingly varied route visiting a former industrial site now converted to a popular nature reserve, and sampling both the Macclesfield Canal and Middlewood Way.
Yew Tree Farm to Oversley Lodge Farm
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4.13mi
+20ft
-20ft
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Manchester This short walk begins at Yew Tree Farm at the end of Bolshaw Road. Follow the path through Styal Golf Course and cross the railway bridge towards Beech Farm.
Sunbank Wood
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2.13mi
+79ft
-102ft
1h05
Easy
Starting point in Ringway - Manchester This a pleasant little walk and sadly part of it is disappearing under concrete. Manchester Airport have developed on either side of Sunbank Lane. There was a petition to stop it but sadly it failed. There are some before and after pictures on the slideshow.
Orrell Winstanley Circular
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7.45mi
+410ft
-394ft
3h45
Average
Starting point in Manchester Starting from Orrell Waterpark then follows lower slopes of Billinge Hill before ascending to Winstanley College and back to the waterpark. Good views over Mersey, Winter Hill and Cheshire hills.
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Billinge Orrell Waterpark Circular
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5.62mi
+502ft
-472ft
3h00
Average
Starting point in Billinge Chapel End - Manchester 6m circular walk starting from the base of Billinge Hill and ascending it to enjoy views from the highest point in Merseyside. The descent passes through woodland on route to Orrell Waterpark. The return route follows the west flank of Billinge Hill with more great views over Welsh and Cheshire hills back to start.
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Billinge Longshaw Circular
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6.3mi
+394ft
-413ft
3h15
Average
Starting point in Billinge Chapel End - Manchester Circular walkleaving Billinge by Garswood Rd, crossing Barton Clough on route to Chair Wood and then via Longshaw to top of Billinge Hill before descending back to Billinge. Excellent views over Merseyside, Pennines, Welsh and Cheshire hills from the highest point in Merseyside.
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Pennington Green Circular via Borsdane Wood
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5.13mi
+210ft
-194ft
2h30
Average
Starting point in Manchester Walk starts from Hindley Mill Lane and follows anticlockwise circular route via Borsdane Wood, Pennington Green, Kirkless Wood and Hindley Hall.
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Bryn Gates Lane Circular
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5.85mi
+49ft
-59ft
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Manchester Circular walk starting from Wigan Flashes and including Bryn Gates Lane, Viridor Wood and canal towpath.
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Wigan Flashes Circular
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5.03mi
+20ft
-20ft
2h20
Easy
Starting point in Manchester The walk starts at Westwood Road Wigan in order to join the canal and head south. On leaving the canal the route passes through Wigan Flashes and Turners Flash before heading back to start.
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Abram Bickershaw Circular
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6.07mi
+66ft
-43ft
2h50
Easy
Starting point in Manchester The walk starts at Abram by Kingdown Flash (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Bickershaw Park and Fan Lodge ponds.
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Pennington Flash Circular
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3.33mi
+23ft
-23ft
1h35
Easy
Starting point in Manchester The walk starts from the car park on Slag Lane and follows a clockwise circular route around Pennington Flash.
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Bickershaw Amberswood Circular
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5.76mi
+33ft
-43ft
2h40
Easy
Starting point in Manchester The walk starts from Bickershaw and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Amberswood, Low Hall and Victoria Fields.
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Lowton Circular Walk via Golborne
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6mi
+82ft
-85ft
2h50
Easy
Starting point in Manchester The walk starts from Pennington Flash car park and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golborne Park and Lowton.
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Borsdane Wood Circular Walk
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4.92mi
+161ft
-161ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Manchester The walk starts from Mill Lane in Hindley and follows the clockwise circular route via Borsdane Wood and Westhoughton Common.
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Bamfurlong Circular Walk
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5.45mi
+85ft
-85ft
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Manchester Walk starts from Viridor Wood car park and follows anti clockwise circularroute via Viridor Wood and Three Sisters Park.
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Westhoughton Common Circular Walk
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5.32mi
+210ft
-213ft
2h40
Easy
Starting point in Manchester The walk starts opposite Cowburn St Hindley and follows anti-clockwise circular route around Westhoughton Common.
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Stockport - a Ramble
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4.97mi
+167ft
-171ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Manchester This rewarding dérive reveals the B side of our heritage and culture, an antidote to the country walk, and one which for many folk is right on their doorstep. It explores the unique post-occupancy landscape of a Northern town where the rot has set in, viewing iconic heritage sights from the relative safety of the pavement.
Cown Edge from Broadbottom
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7.25mi
+988ft
-1007ft
4h10
Average
Starting point in 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.
