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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/penni...
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.
More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/bryn_...
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.
More detaiils : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/wigan...
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.
More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/bicke...
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.
More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/penni...
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.
More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/amber...
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.
More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/lowto...
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.
More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/borsd...
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.
More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/bamfu...
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.
More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/westh...
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.
