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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  1. Rochdale Canal

    Rochdale Canal near Smithy Bridge

    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.

  2. Countryside Walks

    Lane above Piethorne Valley

    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.

  3. Ashworth and Roch Valleys

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    Industrial Archaeology

    Location

    Heywood, Rochdale

    Wooded river valleys with hillside views. Guided walk leaflet available from Rochdale Tourist Information Centre

  4. Lyme Park

    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...

  5. Marple Locks

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    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.

  6. East Lancashire Railway

    East Lancashire Railway on viaduct

    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.

  7. Burrs Country Park

    The Irwell Sculpture Trail at Burrs Country Park

    Country / Royal Park

    Location

    Bury

    Country Park offering riverside walks and canoeing centre

  8. Summit Gap and Railway Tunnel

    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.

  9. Peel Tower and Holcombe Hill

    Attribution: Roger W Haworth

    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)

  10. Millcroft Tea Gardens

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    Historic Site

    Location

    off Hutchinson Road, Rochdale

    Tea Room established for over 80 years over three generations.