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Find things to do in Manchester’s Countryside

Discover the areas breathe taking scenery whilst following one of the many cycle routes. If you want to up the pace why not try horse riding or for a slower pace Manchester’s Countryside has a variety of walking routes available from this site and the area's visitor centres.

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The Manchester & District Walkers (MAD) Walkers

Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

Location

Bolton

Our walks programme of at least two walks per week takes advantage of the excellent walking country surrounding Greater Manchester and other much loved areas for walking e.g. Lakes, Peak District.
Historic Houses, Highest Hill

Walking Route

Location

Bolton

This walk takes you from the medieval manor house of Smithills Hall up to the television mast on Winter Hill.
Broadbottom Circular

Nature Trail

Location

Hyde

Quiet lanes, a little known wooded clough and farmland combine to make an attractive and varied walk. Good views from the higher ground.
A Walk around Ramsbottom, Summerseat and Holcombe

Walking Route

Location

Bury

This circular walk reveals the rich character and close relationship between landscape and community.
The Flatlands of Dunham Cycle Route

Cycle Route

The steepest climb on this ride is getting into the saddle. This is a fantastic family trip of just over 3 miles which takes in gorgeous and historic Dunham Massey. Here you can chain up the bike and take a walk along mile upon mile of safe garden and woodland path and trail.

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Bury Circular Cycle Route

Cycle Route

Location

Bury

A leisure ride of around 13 miles across rural West Pennine Hills north of the Black Pudding capital of Bury. This ride takes in the Roman road of Watling Street as well as charming villages such as Affetside with its ancient cross – the supposed half-way point between London and Edinburgh.

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Towers & Turrets

Walking Route

Location

Bolton

Walk across a scenic golf course, over one bridge of towers and turrets (one of which can be climbed) and past another, through woods to the attractive village of Chapeltown.
Wigan Pier to Leigh Bridge

Walking Route

Location

Wigan

Starting at the iconic Wigan Pier and taking you through the unique collection of lakes and waterways known as Wigan Flashes and on through the Hey Brook Corridor to delightful Pennington. A canal-side trail rich in natural history and heritage.
The South Pennine Water Trail

Walking Route

Location

Littleborough

Discover Hollingworth Lake and Littleborough with this delightful 5 mile walk. With scenic views over the Pennines this circular route takes in some of the best countryside the area has to offer. The initial section of the walk offers easy walking through the Ealees Valley, Littleborough and along...
Worsley Village

Walking Route

Location

Manchester

This 3-mile circular walk around Worsley takes in the picturesque village, its fascinating heritage and explores the rich woodland area of Worsley Woods.