Northern Roots explorer

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Tameside
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Northern Roots explorer

Oldham, Greater Manchester

by gmwalking

  • 1hr 40m / 3.8km
  • 93

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

Walk preview

Map preview for Northern Roots explorer
  1. Walk through the car park at the corner of Kings Road & Honeywell Lane towards the green barrier in the corner.

    Step 1: Walk through the car park at the corner of Kings Road & Honeywell Lane towards the green barrier in the corner.

  2. Go through the barrier and walk up the gently ascending dirt path ahead.

    Step 2: Go through the barrier and walk up the gently ascending dirt path ahead.

  3. In about 50m metres, turn sharp right onto a playing field.

    Step 3: In about 50m metres, turn sharp right onto a playing field.

  4. Continue along its left-hand edge across often damp ground.

    Step 4: Continue along its left-hand edge across often damp ground.

  5. Continue straight on after the first goalposts, ignoring the path to the left.

    Step 5: Continue straight on after the first goalposts, ignoring the path to the left.

  6. The strip of mainly mature woodland to the left is attractively coloured in autumn.

    Step 6: The strip of mainly mature woodland to the left is attractively coloured in autumn.

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