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Discover the wild side of Manchester while trekking in Manchester's countryside. Perfect for day trips or walking holidays.
Nature TrailThe Pennine Bridleway, an important new national trail and the only on of its kind in the north of England, runs through parts of Rochdale. Watergrove Reservoir gives access to the Mary Towneley Loop, a 47 mile circular section of the Bridleway.
Walking RouteThis (sometimes strenuous) circular walk gives you everything; spectacular views woodland, riverside rambling and heritage.
Walking RouteCAMRA has produced four "Pub Staggers" to guide you around some of Manchester's finest taverns. They each start from one of the city centre's four main rail stations, meaning there's a convenient starting point nearby no matter where you are.
Walking RouteCAMRA has produced four "Pub Staggers" to guide you around some of Manchester's finest taverns. They each start from one of the city centre's four main rail stations, meaning there's a convenient starting point nearby no matter where you are.
OutdoorSmall mature area of woodland excellent for bird watching and fungi species. The gardens link up to Sale Water Park via an underpass.
Walking RouteManchester has a long history of creativity, and innovation has led the city to be a city of firsts.
CycleThe Bridgewater Way is a regeneration project that will create a 65km/39 mile leisure route for walkers and cyclists along the historic Bridgewater Canal. Cyclists are now being encouraged to use improved sections of the canal towpath.
OutdoorAn area of open rough grassland with grazing cattle. There are self guided walks from 3 to 5 km following the yellow arrows marked 3.
OutdoorPart of European Footpath E8, the Trans Pennine Trail crosses Britain from Southport to Hornsea. A largely traffic free route for walking, cycling and horseriding it enters Trafford it enters Trafford through Dunham and travels North and East leaving
Walking RouteFancy a new challenge? Then why not "Try a Trail" and have a go at this 10 mile loop from Walsden or extend it to a 20 mile ride by starting from Hollingworth Lake near Littleborough.