Best Walks in Rochdale

Walks, England, Greater Manchester

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

Search results

  • Preview of Healey Dell Fairy Chapel

    Healey Dell Fairy Chapel

    Greater Manchester

    • 1 hour / 2.4km

    Explore the hidden gem of Rochdale. Set off from Healy Dell Tea Rooms & discover Fairy Chapel, viaducts & disused railway tracks.

  • Preview of Alkrington Woods Bird Box trail 1

    Alkrington Woods Bird Box trail 1

    Middleton, Greater Manchester

    • 1hr 20m / 3km

    A woodland walk looking out for the bird boxes that were sponsored and fitted by the Friends of Alkrington Woods

  • Preview of Hollingworth Lake Step-Free Walk

    Hollingworth Lake Step-Free Walk

    Littleborough, Rochdale

    • 1hr 30m / 3.7km

    A circuit of lovely Hollingworth Lake. Fully paved to the halfway point then a well-made dirt track.

  • Preview of Alkrington Woods

    Alkrington Woods

    Middleton, Greater Manchester

    • 1 hour / 3km

    A moderate walk around Middleton's beautiful Alkrington Woods. Some ups, downs and rough surfaces.

  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 9

    GM Ringway Stage 9

    Greenfield - Newhey

    • 7hr 25m / 20.1km

    This hilly stage visits pretty villages and explores the stunning moorland scenery of Saddleworth.

  • Preview of Rochdale Canal & Stanney Brook

    Rochdale Canal & Stanney Brook

    Milnrow, Rochdale

    • 45 minutes / 2.3km

    A lovely walk from Kingsway Metrolink. A few steps & barriers but should be OK for pushchair-users.

  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 10

    GM Ringway Stage 10

    Newhey - Littleborough

    • 6hr 45m / 18.2km

    This adventurous stage includes parts of the Pennine Way, scenic reservoirs and a 'Roman Road'!

  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 11

    GM Ringway Stage 11

    Littleborough - Norden

    • 7hr 5m / 20km

    This adventurous stage offers wide moorland views and includes the spectacular gorge of Healey Dell.

  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 12

    GM Ringway Stage 12

    Norden - Bury

    • 7hr 30m / 21.1km

    This long but scenic stage includes Knowl Hill, peaceful valleys and a pretty village.

  • Preview of Queen's Park Heywood step-free

    Queen's Park Heywood step-free

    Heywood, Rochdale

    • 35 minutes / 1.1km

    A step-free exploration of a gorgeous park. Lovely lakes, play areas & a cafe. A few short slopes.

  • Preview of Falinge Park accessible walk

    Falinge Park accessible walk

    Rochdale

    • 50 minutes / 2.1km

    A step-free wander around the lovely Falinge Park & neighbouring Cronkeyshaw Common. Some slopes.

  • Preview of Hollingworth Lake Circular

    Hollingworth Lake Circular

    Littleborough, Rochdale

    • 1hr 15m / 3.7km

    A step-free circuit of Hollingworth Lake. Hard-surfaced to halfway point then on a well-made track.

Cookie consent

Using our site means you agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies.

Read more and how to disable cookies in our Privacy Policy