Shaw and Crompton 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.

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 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.

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.

An easy stroll round a nearby hill, with wide views over Manchester and the Dark Peak.

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.

A short city-centre walking tour from a historic alehouse, featuring a mix of well-known landmarks and lesser curiosities.

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.

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.

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 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 walk starts from Dean Lane, Water in Rossendale (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Small Shaw trig point.