Falinge Park accessible walk

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Rochdale
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Falinge Park accessible walk

Rochdale

by gmwalking

  • 50 minutes / 2.1km
  • 22

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

  • Botanics
  • Great views
  • Wheel friendly
  • Picnic spot
  • Child friendly
  • Dog friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Falinge Park accessible walk
  1. Start the walk from the park entrance opposite Falinge Park High School. The left-hand edge of the paving is almost level with the pavement.

    Step 1: Start the walk from the park entrance opposite Falinge Park High School. The left-hand edge of the paving is almost level with the pavement.

  2. At the wide junction of paths, turn left uphill for a few metres.

    Step 2: At the wide junction of paths, turn left uphill for a few metres.

  3. Turn right on the path along the top edge of the park. The gently undulating path is initially edged by stones.

    Step 3: Turn right on the path along the top edge of the park. The gently undulating path is initially edged by stones.

  4. There are great views across the park lawns from a bench along the way. After this, watch out for a few potholes in the path.

    Step 4: There are great views across the park lawns from a bench along the way. After this, watch out for a few potholes in the path.

  5. At a junction before a fence turn left.

    Step 5: At a junction before a fence turn left.

  6. The smooth and level path veers right between lines of stones with views over the bowling green.

    Step 6: The smooth and level path veers right between lines of stones with views over the bowling green.

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