Best Walks in Greater Manchester

Walks, England

Explore some of the most beautiful parts of Greater Manchester with these walking routes.

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  • Preview of Fairytale Trail

    Fairytale Trail

    Clifton, Greater Manchester

    by robg

    by robg

    30 minutes / 1.3km
    Clifton Country Park, Fairytale Trail
    Parking Picnic spot Dog friendly Wheel friendly Child friendly Water feature
  • Preview of MediaCity to Deansgate by towpath

    MediaCity to Deansgate by towpath

    Salford, Greater Manchester

    by theurbanwanderer

    by theurbanwanderer

    55 minutes / 6.8km
    An easy walk meandering the towpath from MediaCityUK to Deansgate via canal. Well laid paths, small hills with cobbles & a pub on the route.
    Picnic spot Refreshments Dog friendly Great views Child friendly Water feature
  • Preview of Hollingworth Lake Step-Free Walk

    Hollingworth Lake Step-Free Walk

    Littleborough, Rochdale

    by gmwalking

    by gmwalking

    1hr 30m / 3.7km
    A circuit of lovely Hollingworth Lake. Fully paved to the halfway point then a well-made dirt track.
    Child friendly Dog friendly Public toilets Refreshments Wheel friendly Great views
  • Preview of Healey Dell Fairy Chapel

    Healey Dell Fairy Chapel

    Greater Manchester

    by graemetod

    by graemetod

    1 hour / 2.4km
    Explore the hidden gem of Rochdale. Set off from Healy Dell Tea Rooms & discover Fairy Chapel, viaducts & disused railway tracks.
    Parking Picnic spot Dog friendly Child friendly Great views Refreshments
  • Preview of Barrow Bridge from Walker Fold

    Barrow Bridge from Walker Fold

    Woodland Trust Smithills Estate

    by swoollam

    by swoollam

    1 hour / 2.3km
    Beautiful walk exploring barrow bridge from Walker Fold car park. Steps along the way and may be muddy in wet weather.
    Wildlife Water feature Public toilets Picnic spot Parking History
  • Preview of A walk around Byrom Hall Woods

    A walk around Byrom Hall Woods

    Lowton, Greater Manchester

    by mrhallorann

    by mrhallorann

    2 hours / 3.3km
    A picturesque stroll around Byrom Hall Woods & Lightshaw Meadows, near Lowton, Greater Manchester
    Wildlife Great views Picnic spot Parking Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Pennington Flash Loop

    Pennington Flash Loop

    Leigh, Greater Manchester

    by dicko75

    by dicko75

    30 minutes / 1.7km
    An easy to follow route along the paths at Pennington Flash Country Park.
    Public toilets Dog friendly Parking Water feature Picnic spot Child friendly
  • Preview of Birtle- Edenfield-Ashworth

    Birtle- Edenfield-Ashworth

    Greater Manchester

    by benson108

    by benson108

    3hr 30m / 18km
    A walk through the North Manchester countryside.
    Refreshments Dog friendly Great views Hilly & steep Wildlife History
  • Preview of Alkrington Woods

    Alkrington Woods

    Middleton, Greater Manchester

    by gmwalking

    by gmwalking

    1 hour / 3km
    A moderate walk around Middleton's beautiful Alkrington Woods. Some ups, downs and rough surfaces.
    Botanics History Great views Picnic spot Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Northern's Manchester Music Walk

    Northern's Manchester Music Walk

    Central, Greater Manchester

    by northernrailway

    by northernrailway

    1hr 20m / 4.5km
    Rail operator Northern presents a walking tour of Manchester's musical heritage curated by author & radio presenter Stuart Maconie
    Refreshments Public transport History Paid-for attraction
  • Preview of Alkrington Woods Bird Box trail 1

    Alkrington Woods Bird Box trail 1

    Middleton, Greater Manchester

    by mo90

    by mo90

    1hr 20m / 3km
    A woodland walk looking out for the bird boxes that were sponsored and fitted by the Friends of Alkrington Woods
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Dog friendly Child friendly Botanics
  • Preview of Two Park Loop

    Two Park Loop

    Withington, Manchester

    by wewalk

    by wewalk

    51 minutes / 5km
    A stroll through Ladybarn and Fog Lane Park, South Manchester
    Picnic spot Refreshments Dog friendly Wheel friendly Child friendly Wildlife
  • Preview of Monton & Worsley (step-free)

    Monton & Worsley (step-free)

    Monton Green, Salford

    by gmwalking

    by gmwalking

    1hr 55m / 5km
    A fine circular walk to Worsley Village. Good surfaces but 1 or 2 narrow pavements & brief slopes.
    Water feature Great views Wheel friendly Child friendly History Dog friendly
  • Preview of Northern Roots explorer

    Northern Roots explorer

    Oldham, Greater Manchester

    by gmwalking

    by gmwalking

    1hr 40m / 3.8km
    An exploration of the 160-acre Northern Roots eco-park site. Slopes, steps & mud but great scenery!
    History Great views Hilly & steep Picnic spot Wildlife Botanics
  • Preview of Ancoats accessible walk

    Ancoats accessible walk

    Ancoats, Manchester

    by gmwalking

    by gmwalking

    40 minutes / 1.6km
    A step-free stroll around Ancoats & New Islington. Mill buildings & water-side paths, bars & cafes.
    History Water feature Refreshments Picnic spot Wheel friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Seven Acres Country Park

    Seven Acres Country Park

    Bolton

    by gmwalking

    by gmwalking

    55 minutes / 2.7km
    An exploration of a picturesque country park. Moderate slopes but some muddy, uneven & narrow paths
    Botanics Water feature Great views Picnic spot Parking Dog friendly
  • Preview of Canal trail to the Trafford Centre

    Canal trail to the Trafford Centre

    Castlefield, Greater Manchester

    by theurbanwanderer

    by theurbanwanderer

    2hr 25m / 9km
    Ever wondered whether you can walk to the Trafford Centre? Well, you can! Take a canals side wander from Castlefield via some city icons!
    Dog friendly Child friendly Water feature
  • Preview of Jumbles reservoir

    Jumbles reservoir

    Bolton, BL2 4JS

    by mummy23

    by mummy23

    1 hour / 3.4km
    A walk around Jumbles Reservoir, Bolton
    Dog friendly Picnic spot Public toilets Parking Refreshments Great views

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