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The Ealees Valley and Hollingworth Lake, Rochdale

A gentle linear route between two railway stations visiting a tree-lined valley and one of the region’s most scenic bodies of water. This is part of a series of guest blogs by Andrew Read, who shares his insider tips on Greater Manchester’s incredibly varied green spaces and heritage. Andrew…

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Tame Valley Station-to-Station Walk, Tameside

A delightful route featuring a variety of pretty pathways between the towns of Mossley and Stalybridge. This is part of a series of guest blogs by Andrew Read, who shares his insider tips on Greater Manchester’s incredibly varied green spaces and heritage. Andrew demonstrated his passion for the…

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Dovestone Reservoir from Greenfield, Oldham

A moderately challenging route that brings you to one of the most spectacular locations in the region: Dovestone Reservoir in the dramatic Chew Valley. This is part of a series of guest blogs by Andrew Read, who shares his insider tips on Greater Manchester’s incredibly varied green spaces and…

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The Irwell Valley and Burrs Country Park, Bury

A step-free route between Bury town centre and Burrs Country Park featuring steam trains, ice creams and spectacular sculptures. This is part of a series of guest blogs by Andrew Read, who shares his insider tips on Greater Manchester’s incredibly varied green spaces and heritage. Andrew…

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Jumbles Reservoir and Bradshaw Brook, Bolton

This reservoir and valley walk from Bromley Cross Station explores picturesque Jumbles Country Park and Bradshaw Brook. This is part of a series of guest blogs by Andrew Read, who shares his insider tips on Greater Manchester’s incredibly varied green spaces and heritage. Andrew demonstrated his…

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