Let's Go for a Walk in Greater Manchester…
Rivington Pike by Georges Lane (and back)
A relatively easy walk to Rivington Pike and back, although some may find it steep in places the views are often spectacular.
- Length: 7.49 km
- Difficulty: Easy
- Terrain: Gravel tracks, Mud tracks, Road without footpath, Steep slopes, Tarmac
Probably the best waterfall walk on a managed trail - payment required but it’s worth it for the well-kept viewing platforms and stairs up the rocky cliffs.
- Length: 7 km
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Terrain: Steep steps, Tarmac, Tracks
Brinscall Woods (Hatch Brook Waterfall Walk)
A short easy loop around Brinscall Woods and ruins with views down the Hatch Brook waterfall and optional stream scramble to view from the foot of the falls.
- Length: 4.5 km
- Difficulty: Easy (difficult optional)
- Terrain: Gravel tracks, Mud tracks, Muddy, Optional Steep slopes, Optional Wet stream bed, Tarmac
Around Upper Rivington Reservoir
A short and easy stroll around the Upper Rivington Reservoir with views of Winter Hill and the Pike, a possible Roman road and a couple of ornamental waterfalls after rain.
- Length: 4 km
- Difficulty: Easy
- Terrain: Gravel tracks, Mud tracks, Tarmac
A short walk up to the ruins of historic Harrock Old Windmill on Harrock Hill with a short loop to the summit for views.
- Length: 4 km
- Difficulty: Easy
- Terrain: Gravel tracks, Mud, Mud tracks, Tarmac
Musbury Heights Quarry Explore
A little walk up to the old quarry ruins on Musbury Heights, with optional exploring.
- Length: 5 km
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Terrain: Loose rock, Mud tracks, Muddy, Steep slopes, Tarmac
A pleasant and easy stroll around Calf Hey Reservoir taking in good views and ruined farmsteads.
- Length: 2.5 km
- Difficulty: Easy
- Terrain: Gravel tracks, Tarmac
A short and easy stroll round the Dean Clough Reservoir and back up through the small pine woods.
- Length: 3.36 km
- Difficulty: Easy
- Terrain: Mud tracks, Steep slopes, Tracks
A short walk that’s good with dogs, around the Roddlesworth Woods and down the river below Halliwell Fold Scar.
- Length: 3 km
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Terrain: Mud tracks, Muddy, Steep slopes, Steep steps, Tracks
A short walk with a bit of woodland, beside the reservoirs at Roddlesworth with optional bridge over waterfall cascade - weather and water-levels permitting.
- Length: 3 km
- Difficulty: Easy
- Terrain: Mud tracks, Roads, Tracks
