Attractions
Places to see in Manchester’s Countryside
With galleries, nature trails, museums and historic houses Manchester’s Countryside is the perfect place to explore and enjoy. The diversity of attractions will keep all the family happy!
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Rochdale Canal
Enviromental Attraction
Location
Littleborough
First opened in 1804, the Rochdale Canal was the first trans-Pennine canal and one of the country's most spectacular waterways. An ambitious restoration programme resulted in the canal reopening along the entire 32 mile length in 2002.
Countryside Walks
Waymarked Trail
Location
The Esplanade, Rochdale
Rochdale borough stretches from the Manchester Plain at Middleton to the high Pennine moors near Littleborough, allowing for a selection of walking styles from easy to rugged. Leaflets are available from Rochdale Tourist Information Centre.
Ashworth and Roch Valleys
Industrial Archaeology
Location
Heywood, Rochdale
Wooded river valleys with hillside views. Guided walk leaflet available from Rochdale Tourist Information Centre
Lyme Park
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Location
Stockport
On the edge of the Peak District, nestling within sweeping moorland, Lyme Park is a magnificent estate. Its wild remoteness and powerful beauty contrast with one of the most famous country-house images in England - the backdrop to where Darcy meets Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice. Discover a...
Marple Locks
Canals and Waterways
Location
Marple, Glossop
This flight of 16 working locks was built in 1805 to connect the Lower and Upper Peak Forest Canals. They are the second deepest in the country and raise the canal 209 feet to a summit height of 518 feet above sea level.
East Lancashire Railway
Steam Railway
Location
Bury
The beautifully restored East Lancashire Railway takes you on a captivating journey to discover the region’s rich transport heritage, taking in viaducts, historic towns and picturesque villages and passing through tunnels en route.
Burrs Country Park
Country / Royal Park
Location
Bury
Country Park offering riverside walks and canoeing centre
Summit Gap and Railway Tunnel
Historic Site
Location
Littleborough, Rochdale
This important crossing point hosts the longest railway tunnel (2869 yards), when built by George Stephenson in 1841, the highest point on the Rochdale, an ancient packhorse route and turnpike road.
Peel Tower and Holcombe Hill
Viewpoint
Location
Manchester
A real windswept Pennine moorland experience. Peel Tower stands on Holcombe Hill and its 148 steps can be climbed when the tower is open. ( please check the events section for openings)
Millcroft Tea Gardens
Historic Site
Location
off Hutchinson Road, Rochdale
Tea Room established for over 80 years over three generations.
