Activities

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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  1. Historic Houses, Highest Hills

    Walk route

    Type

    Walking Route

    Location

    Bolton

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

  2. Broadbottom Circular

    None

    Type

    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.

  3. A Walk around Ramsbottom and Summerseat

    Walkers

    Type

    Walking Route

    Location

    Bury

    This circular walk reveals the rich character and close relationship between landscape and community.

  4. CELEBRATE FATHERS DAY

    None

    Type

    Craft Activity

    Location

    Bolton

    COME AND CELEBRATE FATHERS DAY ON SUNDAY 20TH JUNE BETWEEN 12PM AND 5 PM. ENTRY TO THE HALL IS IS £1.50 FOR DADS AND THEIR CHILDREN GO FREE. MAKE SOMETHING CRAFTY FOR DAD TOO, SUCH AS A ROSETTE IR CROWN.

  5. Saddleworth Circuit

    None

    Type

    Walking Route

    Location

    Oldham

    The route takes in the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, country lanes, weavers' cottages and Saddleworth Church.

  6. Saddleworth Cycle & Horse Riding Trail

    None

    Type

    Walking Route

    Location

    Oldham

    Wind your way along the Roman roads and pack horse trails taking in the ever changing moorland colours of this dramatic landscape.

  7. Moorland Waters

    None

    Type

    Walking Tour

    Location

    Oldham

    Enjoy a walk in the secluded Piethorne Valley, hidden from view and nestling in the folds of the high Pennine moors.

  8. Tower, Holcombe Moor and Ramsbottom

    Peel tower

    Type

    Walking Route

    Location

    Bury

    This (sometimes strenuous) circular walk gives you everything; spectacular views woodland, riverside rambling and heritage.

  9. Park Bridge and Daisy Nook Trail

    None

    Type

    Walking Route

    Location

    Ashton Under Lyne

    A walk linking a fascinating early industrial settlement with an attractive country park based on a former canals network. Varied landscape and much of wildlife interest.

  10. Towers & Turrets

    None

    Type

    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.