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Walking Week Winter 2018 17–25 February 2018 Over 100 free guided walks, suitable for all ages and abilities
Welcome
It seems like only yesterday that we were wrapping up our
autumn Walking Week but here we are again with another
trekking treat for Greater Manchester. Winter Walking Week
takes place from 17–25 February and our partners from
groups across the region have once more pulled together to
offer an incredible 100+ walks for us all to enjoy.
In this brochure, you will find each walk A resounding thank you is due to the many
helpfully graded to help you choose which one groups and individuals who give up their time to
is best suited to your needs. There are plenty plan these routes and submit them to us many
of kiddie-focused trails to entertain the little weeks in advance so that this brochure can be
ones over half term, difficult routes for those put together in good time. Many of them are the
who like a challenge and many shorter walks on same people who will be out and about leading
flat terrain for those who are less mobile. Keep you so expertly on these walks so do give a
an eye out for the key too and discover routes thanks in person when you meet them.
which are wheelchair friendly or find walks Without all their work behind the scenes, we
which will welcome your four-legged friend! wouldn’t have this winter Walking Week!
As always, we can promise a mix of urban and See you out there,
countryside walks with the beautiful parks
of Greater Manchester thrown in for good Carragh Teague
measure! Take the opportunity to visit an area Walking Coordinator,
you haven’t been to before, learn something Transport for Greater Manchester
about your local surroundings or seek out
spectacular views from higher ground.
We are hugely appreciative of our autumn
Walking Week participants who took the time
to complete the survey which followed. We
noted your views that promotion could have
been more widespread and we took this on
board to ensure that we clearly promote where
to find printed brochures across the districts
for winter Walking Week.
You will all have the chance to give us your
views and comments about the winter Walking
Week too. Keep an eye out on social media
after 25 February to complete the survey for
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this event. 3
Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018
Be prepared Walking key
What to wear and bring Getting to and from the walks
Please wear comfortable and sturdy shoes or We do our best to ensure that all walks are
boots for all walks. accessible by public transport and where
possible give details under each listed walk.
Winter weather can be unpredictable so be Why not go green and use public transport to
Car park* Wheelchair friendly
prepared with a waterproof coat or jacket. get to a walk near you?
Wearing a few layers is advisable so you can
take one or two off if you warm up. For more information, have a look at our
Toilets Buggy friendly
journey planner—my.tfgm.com/#/planner
Be sure to bring water and a snack as not all
walks offer opportunities for refreshments.
Cafe Dogs allowed (on a lead)
How to get involved
Health and safety Please contact us if you are interested * Car parking may be on the street or there may be a charge
in finding out more about supporting or
All walks are taken at your own risk. Walk sponsoring walking events, or if you are a
leaders take care to ensure that the walks are walking group who would like to get involved
undertaken in a safe manner. Transport for with future events.
Greater Manchester and walk leaders are not
responsible for any accidents or injuries that 0161 244 1145 | walking@tfgm.com
may occur.
Things to note
Some of the walks in this brochure are
accessible to people with limited mobility.
However it is recommended that you check
with the walk organiser prior to a walk if you
have any specific requirements, including
wheelchair access, or if you are unable to step
over stiles.
Please arrive 10 minutes before a walk begins
so that you can locate the group and be ready
to start the walk at the right time.
Walks may also be cancelled or modified due to
adverse weather conditions, so please ring the
contact number listed to make sure the walk is
taking place.
It is advisable to check the meeting location in
advance with the organiser.
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Walking - What's on Walk name Time District & rating Page
Monday 19 February
Milnrow Library 10:00am Rochdale 32
Walk name Time District & rating Page
Hollin and Hopwood Woods Walk 10:30am Rochdale 33
Saturday 17 February
Hyde Park Health Walk 10:30am Tameside 42
Booths Reservoir 9:00am Bolton 12
Rivington Hill Walk 10:30am Wigan 49
Nordic Technique Borsdane 9:00am Wigan 48
Openshaw Community Canal Walk 11:00am Manchester 22
Prestbury to Mottram 9:30am Stockport 40
Littlemoss and Hollinwood Canal 11:00am Tameside 43
Nordic Walking Taster Session 10:00am Manchester 22
Churchgate Practice Walk and Talk 11:00am Tameside 43
Pokémon and Potatoes in the Park 10:00am Oldham 26
Let’s Go for a Walk and Get Moving 11:30am Oldham 27
White Coppice 10:30am Bolton 12
Campus Tree Trail 12:30pm Manchester 23
Lead Mines Clough 10:30am Bolton 12
Syke Circular 1:00pm Rochdale 33
Longdendale Valley 10:30am Tameside 42
Stalybridge Health Walk 1:00pm Tameside 43
Droylsden Health Walk 10:30am Tameside 42
Ladybridge Walk 2:00pm Bolton 13
Worsley Woods Winter Walk 12:30pm Salford 38
Marple Locks and Brabyns Park 2:00pm Stockport 40
Stamford Park Health Walk 1:00pm Tameside 42
Tuesday 20 February
Sunday 18 February
Breightmet Walk 10:00am Bolton 13
Dobcross Circular 9:30am Oldham 26
Hulton Walk 10:00am Bolton 13
Ogden 9:30am Rochdale 32
Farnworth Progression Walk 10:00am Bolton 13
Greenfield Diggle Circular 10:15am Oldham 26
Waterhead Park to Strinesdale 10:00am Oldham 27
Breightmet Walk 10:30am Bolton 12
Cutgate Walk 10:00am Rochdale 34
Waggy Tails Walk 11:00am Wigan 48
Littleborough Library Walk 10:00am Rochdale 34
Walking grades
Denton Pool Walk and Talk 10:00am Tameside 43
Farnworth Walk 10:30am Bolton 14
EASY On well maintained flat surfaces Greenmount Community Health Walk 10:30am Bury 18
FAIRLY EASY On slight gradients and possibly some uneven paths Family Nordic Walking 10:30am Bury 18
MEDIUM On uneven or unsurfaced paths with some steep gradients Walk and Talk 10:30am Trafford 46
and possible steps or stiles
Macmillan Cancer Support Community Walk 11:00am Bury 19
CHALLENGING Suitable for experienced walkers, longer distance with
mixed terrain and gradients
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Walk name Time District & rating Page Walk name Time District & rating Page Tuesday 20 February Thursday 22 February Davyhulme Nordic Walk 11:00am Trafford 46 Leesbrook 10:00am Oldham 28 Kirklees Inn Walk 11:00am Wigan 49 Queens Park Walk 10:00am Rochdale 35 Whitworth Park Tree Trail 12:30pm Manchester 23 Spotland Library Walk 10:00am Rochdale 35 Harwood Walk 1:30pm Bolton 14 I Spy the Bridgewater Canal 10:00am Salford 38 Boundary House Health Walk 1:30pm Trafford 46 Audenshaw Community Winter Walk 10:00am Tameside 45 Wednesday 21 February Farnworth Walk 10:30am Bolton 15 Valleys and Hills of the West Pennine Way 8:45am Bury 19 Walk Two of the Salford Trail 10:30am Salford 38 Active Medlock Welly Walk 9:30am Tameside 44 Dunham and the Bollin 10:30am Trafford 46 Kearsley Walk 10:00am Bolton 14 Mossley Common Community Walk 10:30am Wigan 49 Winter Wildlife Walk 10:00am Manchester 23 Stalybridge Walk and Talk 11:00am Tameside 45 Castleton Community Centre 10:00am Rochdale 34 Radcliffe Community Health Walk 1:00pm Bury 20 Irwell Valley 10:00am Salford 38 Friday 23 February Oxford Park Walk and Talk 10:00am Tameside 44 Nordic Walk Stretford 9:30am Trafford 47 Macmillan Connections – Jane’s Walk 10:20am Stockport 41 Chadderton Hall Park and Foxdenton Park 10:00am Oldham 29 Catternab 10:30am Bolton 14 Alkrington Woods 10:00am Rochdale 35 Hollingshead Hall 10:30am Bolton 15 Syke Circular 10:00am Rochdale 36 Samuel Crompton Walk 10:30am Bolton 15 Nordic Walk, Three Sisters 10:00am Wigan 50 Greenfield Trek 11:00am Oldham 27 Clifton Country Park 10:15am Salford 39 Ashton Health Walk, Park Bridge 11:00am Tameside 44 BEATS Community Health Walk 10:30am Bury 20 Low Hall Local Nature Reserve 11:00am Wigan 49 Lighthouse Project 12:00pm Rochdale 35 Manchester BeeActive Walk 11:30am Manchester 24 Nordic Walk Sale 12:15pm Trafford 47 Smithills Progression Walk 1:00pm Bolton 15 Crompton Moor 1:30pm Oldham 28 Hollingworth Lake 2:00pm Rochdale 34 Mossley Health Walk 2:00pm Tameside 44 8 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 9
Walk name Time District & rating Page
Saturday 24 February
Musbury Heights 9:00am Bolton 16
A Pootle Over the Pike 9:30am Oldham 29
Pig Trail Family Walk 10:00am Wigan 50
Macmillan Connections – Bramhall Park 10:20am Stockport 41
Roger Worthington Grave
Prestwich Community Health Walk
10:30am
10:30am
Bolton
Bury
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CONNECTING, EDUCATING & REVITALISING
East Didsbury to Sale Water Park 10:30am Manchester 24 BUSINESS PEOPLE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS.
Droylsden Health Walk 10:30am Tameside 42
High Rid 11:00am Bolton 16 Freshwalks helps you feel and perform
Ashton Canal Wheelchair Walk 11:00am Manchester 24 better. In life and in business. It does
Modern History of the Northern Quarter 11:00am Manchester 25
this by enhancing mental performance
and wellbeing, improving physical Get involved:
River Mersey and Chorlton Ees 11:00am Trafford 47
fitness, collaboration with others, freshwalks.eventbrite.com
Peel Park Winter Walk 12:30pm Salford 39
knowledge sharing and growing www.freshwalks.co.uk
Stamford Park Health Walk 1:00pm Tameside 42 your network. @Freshwalks
Sunday 25 February
Rooley Moor 9:30am Rochdale 36
Let’s go for a Walk in Chadderton 9:50am Oldham 30
Grains Bar 10:00am Oldham 30
Looplines in the Spring 10:00am Salford 39
Portland Basin Museum Circular 10:00am Tameside 45
Breightmet Walk 10:30am Bolton 16
Marple Bridge 11:00am Stockport 41
Littleborough Sunday Walk 11:00am Rochdale 36
Haigh Woodland Park Explorer 12:00pm Wigan 50
Chorlton and Sale Water Park Nordic Walk 1:00pm Manchester 25
10 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 We look forward to welcoming you to our special GM Winter walking week 11
event in Marple on 19 February 2018. Further details within this brochure.
Bolton
Booths Reservoir Lead Mines Clough Ladybridge Walk Hulton Walk
Bolton CHA Rambling Club Bolton CHA Rambling Club Get Active, Bolton Council Get Active, Bolton Council
Saturday 17 February, 9:00am Saturday 17 February, 10:30am Monday 19 February, 2:00pm Tuesday 20 February, 10:00am
This walk explores Booths Reservoir and the Discover the Lead Mines Clough area of Bolton, Visit Ladybridge and take in routes such as the Discover the Hulton and Ladybridge areas of
surrounding area including Stoney Bank, visiting sites such as Rivington Village, Yarrow Middlebrook Trail and Deane Clough. Bolton, taking in routes such as Haslam Park,
Wimberry Hill, Longworth Clough and Cross East and West, and Rivington Castle. Distance: 2–3 miles (FAIRLY EASY) Queens Park and the Middlebrook Trail.
Guns public house. Distance: 7 miles (MEDIUM) Distance: 4–5 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM)
Meeting point: Outside Ladybridge Surgery,
Distance: 10 miles (CHALLENGING) Meeting point: Lower Derbyshires car park, Broadgate, Ladybridge, BL3 4PZ Meeting point: Outside Hulton Lane
Meeting point: Aldi car park, Higher Bridge BL6 7RU (opposite side to Rivington and Public transport: 715 Bus - Ladybridge, Community Centre, Hulton Lane, Bolton,
Street, BL2 4JS Blackrod High School) Armadale Road/The Beaumont Arms BL3 4JJ
Contact: Garth Aspden | 01204 452686 | Contact: Mavis Taylor | 01204 845689 | Contact: Melissa Taylor | 01204 331172 | Public transport: 540 Bus - Deane, Wigan
stridingout@hotmail.co.uk stridingout@hotmail.co.uk melissa.taylor@bolton.gov.uk Road/Hulton Lane
www.boltoncha.org.uk www.boltoncha.org.uk www.getactivebolton.co.uk Contact: Melissa Taylor | 01204 331172 |
melissa.taylor@bolton.gov.uk
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White Coppice Breightmet Walk Breightmet Walk pt
Bolton CHA Rambling Club Get Active, Bolton Council Get Active, Bolton Council
Saturday 17 February, 10:30am Sunday 18 February, 10:30am Tuesday 20 February, 10:00am Farnworth Progression Walk
A walk from Rivington Hall Drive exploring This walk explores Leverhulme Park and Get Active, Bolton Council
Take a stroll with us in Seven Acres
White Coppice, Dean Brook, Alance Bridge, surrounding areas including Star Mount and Tuesday 20 February, 10:00am
Country Park.
Anglezarke East and Grey Heights. Moses Gate Country Park. This walk explores Moses Gate Country Park
Distance: 2 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
Distance: 9 miles (MEDIUM) Distance: 2–3 miles (FAIRLY EASY) and its surrounding areas such as the canal and
Meeting point: Inside Lancashire Wildlife
Meeting point: Rivington Hall Drive, BL6 7SB Meeting point: Inside Leverhulme Park gravel pitts.
Centre, Bury Road, Breightmet, BL2 6DH
Contact: Frank Atherton | 01204 480009 | Community Leisure Centre, Long Lane, Distance: 5–6 miles (MEDIUM)
Public transport: 471 Bus - Roscow Fold, Bury
stridingout@hotmail.co.uk Breightmet, BL2 6EB Meeting point: Outside Rock Hall by car
Rd/The Black Horse
www.boltoncha.org.uk Public transport: 562 Bus - Breightmet, Bury park, Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane,
Contact: Melissa Taylor | 01204 331172 |
Rd/St James Avenue Farnworth, BL4 7QN
melissa.taylor@bolton.gov.uk
p Contact: Melissa Taylor | 01204 331172 |
www.getactivebolton.co.uk
Public transport: 524 Bus - Moses Gate,
melissa.taylor@bolton.gov.uk Loxham Street/Whitley Street or Moses Gate
www.getactivebolton.co.uk ptcwb train station
Contact: Melissa Taylor | 01204 331172 |
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Bolton
Farnworth Walk Kearsley Walk Hollingshead Hall Smithills Progression Walk
Get Active, Bolton Council Get Active, Bolton Council Bolton CHA Rambling Club Get Active, Bolton Council
Tuesday 20 February, 10:30am Wednesday 21 February, 10:00am Wednesday 21 February, 10:30am Wednesday 21 February, 1:00pm
Take a walk in Moses Gate Country Park and its This walk explores Kearsley and the Discover the Darwen Tower area, taking in Ryal Take a trip to Moss Bank Park and the
surrounding areas such as Crompton Lodges surrounding area including Blackleach Country Fold, Donkey Brow, Sunnyhurst Wood, Darwen surrounding Smithills Estate.
and the canal. Park and Ringley Woods. Tower, Hollingshead Hall, Roddlesworth Distance: 5–6 miles (MEDIUM)
Distance: 2–3 miles (EASY/FAIRLY EASY) Distance: 2–4 miles (FAIRLY EASY) Reservoir and Witton Weavers Way. Meeting point: Main car park, Moss Bank
Meeting point: Outside Rock Hall by car Meeting point: Outside Kearsley Mount Distance: 8.5 miles (MEDIUM) Park, off Moss Bank Way, Smithills, BL1 6NB
park, Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane, Methodist Church, Manchester Road, Kearsley, Meeting point: Royal Arms car park, Ryal Fold, Public transport: 519 bus - Doffcocker,
Farnworth, BL4 7QN BL4 8QL Tockholes Road, BB3 0PA Chorley Old Road/Merlin Grove or 501 Bus -
Public transport: 524 Bus - Moses Gate, Public transport: 8 bus - Manchester Road/ Contact: Gill Chivers | 07909 991267 | Church Road Nr Church Road/Captains Clough
Loxham Street/Whitley Street or Moses Gate St Stephens stridingout@hotmail.co.uk Road, Doffcocker
train station Contact: Melissa Taylor | 01204 331172 | Contact: Melissa Taylor | 01204 331172 |
www.boltoncha.org.uk
Contact: Melissa Taylor | 01204 331172 | melissa.taylor@bolton.gov.uk melissa.taylor@bolton.gov.uk
melissa.taylor@bolton.gov.uk www.getactivebolton.co.uk p www.getactivebolton.co.uk
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ptwb Bolton CHA Rambling Club
Catternab Wednesday 21 February, 10:30am Farnworth Walk
Harwood Walk Bolton CHA Rambling Club Get Active, Bolton Council
A walk to honour local inventor Samuel
Get Active, Bolton Council Wednesday 21 February, 10:30am Thursday 22 February, 10:30am
Crompton, exploring Longsight Park,
Tuesday 20 February, 1:30pm
A walk from Belmont, exploring Hoarstones, Oaks Lane, Bank Top, Hall'ith Wood and This walk explores Moses Gate Country Park
Explore Harwood and the surrounding Hordern Stoops, Catternab, The Pike and Firwood Fold. and its surrounding areas such as Crompton
areas including Jumbles Reservoir and Spring Reservoir. Distance: 5 miles (MEDIUM) Lodges and the canal.
Longsight Park. Distance: 9 miles (MEDIUM) Distance: 2–3 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
Meeting point: Morrisons car park, Harwood,
Distance: 3–5 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM) Meeting point: Rear of the Belmont Bull BL2 3HN Meeting point: Outside Rock Hall by Car
Meeting point: Outside Morrisons, off Lea Hotel, BL7 8AJ Contact: Olive Magee | 01204 384766 | Park, Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane,
Gate, Harwood, BL2 3HN Contact: Pete Murray | 07505 899349 | stridingout@hotmail.co.uk Farnworth, BL4 7QN
Public transport: 507 Bus - Lea Gate/ stridingout@hotmail.co.uk www.boltoncha.org.uk Public transport: 524 Bus - Moses Gate,
Tottington Road or 480 Bus - Tottington Road www.boltoncha.org.uk Loxham Street/Whitley Street or Moses Gate
Contact: Melissa Taylor | 01204 331172 | p train station
melissa.taylor@bolton.gov.uk p Contact: Melissa Taylor | 01204 331172 |
www.getactivebolton.co.uk melissa.taylor@bolton.gov.uk
www.getactivebolton.co.uk
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Bolton
Musbury Heights High Rid
Bolton CHA Rambling Club Bolton CHA Rambling Club
Saturday 24 February, 9:00am Saturday 24 February, 11:00am
Walk starts from Clough Head and explores Explore the High Rid area, visiting High Rid
local sites such as Haslingden Grane, Musbury Reservoir, Fall Birch Road and Ox Hey Lane.
Heights, Rushy Leach, Tor End, Holden Wood Distance: 5 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
and Jamestown Quarry
Meeting point: Lostock Station, BL6 4JP
Distance: 12 miles (CHALLENGING)
Contact: Stella Liversidge | 01204 841722 |
Meeting point: Aldi car park, Higher Bridge stridingout@hotmail.co.uk
Street, BL2 4JS
www.boltoncha.org.uk
Contact: Chris Deacon | 01204 597663 |
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Get Active, Bolton Council
Sunday 25 February, 10:30am
Roger Worthington Grave
Explore Leverhulme Park and surrounding
Bolton CHA Rambling Club
areas including Star Mount and Moses Gate
Saturday 24 February, 10:30am
Country Park.
This walk takes you to the site of Roger Distance: 2–3 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
Worthington's grave whilst also taking in
Meeting point: Inside Leverhulme Park
Brooks Valley, Edgworth and Jumbles.
Community Leisure Centre, Long Lane,
Distance: 9 miles (MEDIUM) Breightmet, BL2 6EB
Meeting point: Jumbles Reservoir car park, Public transport: 562 Bus - Breightmet, Bury
BL2 4JS Rd/St James Avenue
Contact: Pat and Cliff Allen | 01204 576793 | Contact: Melissa Taylor | 01204 331172 |
stridingout@hotmail.co.uk melissa.taylor@bolton.gov.uk
www.boltoncha.org.uk www.getactivebolton.co.uk
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Bury
Greenmount Community Family Nordic Walking Macmillan Cancer Support Valleys and Hills of the
Health Walk Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service Community Walk West Pennine Way
Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service Tuesday 20 February, 10:30am Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service &
Tuesday 20 February, 10:30am A free taster session for parents and children Tuesday 20 February, 11:00am Greenmount Village Walking Group
over eight years. A great way to introduce a Wednesday 21 February, 8:45am
This walk is led near to the Kirklees trail which This gentle parkland walk is aimed at
goes along a disused railway line. The walk new and effective form of aerobic exercise beginner level for those who are either new A lovely circular rural walk through, Redisher
often includes some marked footpaths and which all the family can enjoy together in the to exercise or who haven't been active in Wood, Hawkshaw, Greenmount, Hollymount,
quiet roads. The walk is mainly on level terrain, outdoors. Nordic poles are provided during the a while and are wishing to return to some Affetside, Jumbles and returning through
with occasional cobbled areas/muddy paths if session, but places must be booked in advance. gentle form of physical activity. The park fields. Lots of interesting environmental and
the group venture into the woods, so please If this session is oversubscribed, a second will offers a variety of walking routes with gentle historical places to see on the way. Remember
wear appropriate footwear. run at 11:30. climbs and descents. This walking includes a to bring a packed lunch!
Distance: 2 miles (FAIRLY EASY) Booking required: See contact details below 15–20 minute rest/coffee break in one of the Distance: 11 miles (CHALLENGING)
Distance: 1–2 miles (FAIRLY EASY) park’s cafes.
Meeting point: Outside Greenmount Medical Meeting point: Outside Hare & Hounds,
Centre, Brandlesholme Road, BL8 4DR Meeting point: Outside the Old Ranger Base, Distance: 3 miles (FAIRLY EASY) Holcombe Brook, BL0 9RY
Public transport: Bus stops nearby Nuttall Park, Ramsbottom, BL0 9LU Meeting point: Metrolink gate entrance to Public transport: Bus stops nearby
Public transport: Bus stops nearby Heaton Park, Bury Old Road, Prestwich, M25
Contact: Eileen Robinson | Brian Marshall | Contact: Christine Taylor | 07854 260947|
0161 2535893 | m.cranston@bury.gov.uk Contact: Hamish Willis | 07967 318501 | Public transport: Bus and Metrolink stops m.cranston@bury.gov.uk
m.cranston@bury.gov.uk nearby
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/ www.westpennineway.org
bury-walk-me www.iwillifyouwill.co.uk Contact: Brian Oseman | Brian Cooke |
0161 2535893 | m.cranston@bury.gov.uk tc
ptcd ptc www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/
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18 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 19Bury
Radcliffe Community Prestwich Community
Health Walk Health Walk
Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service
Thursday 22 February, 1:00pm Saturday 24 February, 10:30am
A gentle walk to get you up and moving There are numerous pleasant walking routes
around Radcliffe around the park, many of which include
Distance: 3 miles (FAIRLY EASY) passing by water, woodland and wildlife. The
park also boasts two or three cafes should
Meeting point: Radcliffe Metrolink stop car
anyone wish to seek refreshments after
park, Radcliffe
the walk.
Public transport: Bus stops and Metrolink
Distance: 3 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
stops nearby
Meeting point: Metrolink gate entrance to
Contact: Evan Parker | Jean Foster |
Heaton Park, Bury Old Road, Prestwich, M25
0161 2535893 | m.cranston@bury.gov.uk
Public transport: Bus stops and Metrolink
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/ stops nearby
bury-walk-me
Contact: Ann Bowes | Brian Oseman |
ptcd 0161 2535893 | m.cranston@bury.gov.uk
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/
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BEATS Community Health Walk
Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service ptcwbd
Friday 23 February, 10:30am
This circular walk follows the Irwell River
wooded trail to the footbridge then crosses
over the river and heads into Burrs Country
Park, following the river to the Activity Centre.
Walkers can enjoy a tea or coffee before
heading back to Castle Leisure Centre.
Distance: 3 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
Meeting point: Outside Castle Leisure Centre,
Bolton Street, BL9 0EZ
Public transport: Bus stops and Metrolink
stops nearby
Contact: Siobhan Pimlott | Brian Oseman |
0161 2535893 | m.cranston@bury.gov.uk
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/
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20 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 21Manchester
Nordic Walking Taster Session Openshaw Community Campus Tree Trail Winter Wildlife Walk
NordicFit+ Canal Walk Lunchtime Strollers (University of Manchester) Friends of Fletcher Moss and RSPB
Saturday 17 February, 10:00am Manchester Settlement Monday 19 February, 12:30pm Wednesday 21 February, 10:00am
Find out why Nordic Walking is much more Monday 19 February, 11:00am A one hour walk on our main campus following Join the Friends of Fletcher Moss and the
than just ‘walking with poles’ during this The walk starts at the New Roundhouse then the University Tree Trail. RSPB to discover the birds and wildlife of
45 minute taster session. Nordic Walking is follows the tree-lined, disused canal route Booking required: Via contact details below Fletcher Moss Park in winter. Suitable for
a whole-body activity that simulates cross- north to Ashton Canal. We then head east adults and families, we will explore the
Distance: 1 mile (EASY)
country skiing on dry ground and can be down the canal in the direction of Ashton, habitats within the park and learn more about
compared to working out on a cross-trainer. finally cutting back south through Fairfield Meeting point: University of Manchester John the creatures that make their homes there.
And it’s all enjoyed outdoors! Practice basic arriving back at New Roundhouse for tea Owen’s Building front quad We can provide a few pairs of binoculars and
technique and learn about the health and and cakes. This walk is wheelchair accessible Public transport: Bus stops nearby on nature discovery resources for families to get
fitness benefits of adding Nordic poles to your with support. Oxford Road the most out of the walk. Refreshments will be
walk. Suitable for beginners. Nordic Walking Contact: Vanessa Cowan | 0161 3061994 | available afterwards.
Distance: 2.7 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM)
poles will be provided. lunchtimestrollers@manchester.ac.uk Distance: 2–3 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
Meeting point: Manchester Settlement, The
Booking required: Via email address below. www.uom.treetrail.co.uk Meeting point: The Visitor Centre, Fletcher
New Roundhouse, 1328 -1330 Ashton Old
Distance: 2 miles (EASY) Road, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1JG Moss Park and Gardens. Use Millgate Lane
Meeting point: Didsbury Park, Pavilion Café, Public transport: Bus stops nearby, Gorton
ptc entrance, M20 2SW
Gillbrook Road, M20 6WH train station an eight-minute walk away Public transport: Bus stops on Wilmslow
Public transport: Grange Lane bus stop on Contact: Joe Gavagan | 0161 9741300 | Whitworth Park Tree Trail Road. Nearest Metrolink stop is East Didsbury
Wilmslow Road or Didsbury Village Metrolink joegavagan@manchestersettlement.org.uk Lunchtime Strollers (University of Manchester) Contact: Alan Hill | mersey.valley@rspb.org.uk
stop www.manchestersettlement.org.uk Tuesday 20 February, 12:30pm www.fletchermossgardens.org.uk |
Contact: Marion Endt-Jones | 07445 829062 | www.rspb.org.uk
A one hour walk following the University Tree
nordicfitplus@gmail.com ptwbd Trail of Withworth Park. ptcbd
www.nordicfitplus.co.uk
Booking required: Via contact details below
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Meeting point: University of Manchester John
Owen’s Building front quad
Public transport: Bus stops nearby on
Oxford Road
Contact: Vanessa Cowan | 0161 3061994 |
lunchtimestrollers@manchester.ac.uk
www.uom.treetrail.co.uk
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22 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 23Manchester
Manchester BeeActive Walk Ashton Canal Wheelchair Walk Modern History of the Chorlton and Sale Water
BeeActive Project Experience Community CiC Northern Quarter Park Nordic Walk
Wednesday 21 February, 11:30am Saturday 24 February, 11:00am Skyliner NordicFit+
BeeActive in the city centre on the trail of A wheelchair walk along the Ashton Canal Saturday 24 February, 11:00am Sunday 25 February, 1:00pm
Manchester’s bees. from the National Cycling Centre towards Learn about the creation of the Northern Setting out from Chorlton Water Park, this
Distance: 1.5 miles (FAIRLY EASY) Manchester City Centre, taking in the wildlife Quarter as we know it today. Looking at its art route takes in both local nature reserves/parks
along the canal and returning to the Cycling trail from the 1990s, we’ll piece together its in a ‘figure of 8’ loop. Circular Nordic walk that
Meeting point: Outside the Entrance to
Centre on the Metrolink from Manchester modern history. A walk looking not only at art includes plenty of opportunities for wildlife
Manchester Oxford Road Rail Station, Station
Piccadilly Train Station. This route is suitable but public space, active community groups, sightings along the two lakes and the River
Approach, Oxford Rd, M1 6FU
for wheelchairs with a Freewheel and other and gentrification. Mersey. Nordic Walking poles can be provided.
End point: Manchester Cathedral, Victoria mobility equipment. Please contact for
Street, M3 1SX Distance: 2 miles (EASY) Booking required: Via email address below.
further details.
Public transport: Bus stops outside Principal Meeting point: Afflecks Palace, 52 Church Distance: 5 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
Booking required: Via details below
Hotel, Manchester Oxford Rd Rail Station, Street, M4 1PW Meeting point: Chorlton Water Park, Visitor
Distance: 2.5 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
St Peter’s Square Metrolink stop Public transport: Shudehill, Piccadilly Information Point, Maitland Avenue, M21 7WH
Meeting point: National Cycling Centre, Gardens or Piccadilly Metrolink stops
Contact: Pauline Lloyd | 07723 503702 | Public transport: Bus stops along Barlow Moor
Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
pauline.lloyd261@btinternet.com Contact: Hayley Flynn | 07542 002485 | Road or Barlow Moor Road Metrolink stop
Public transport: Velopark Metrolink stop theskyliner.org@gmail.com
www.cityverve.com Contact: Marion Endt-Jones | 07445 829062 |
nearby www.theskyliner.org nordicfitplus@gmail.com
ptcb Contact: Laura Vayro | 07894 572171 | www.nordicfitplus.co.uk
laura@experiencecommunity.co.uk wbd
East Didsbury to Sale Water Park www.experiencecommunity.co.uk pt
Manchester and Salford Ramblers
Saturday 24 February, 10:30am
ptcwbd
An interesting linear walk along the River
Mersey and surrounding green areas.
Distance: 5 miles (EASY)
Meeting point: East Didsbury Metrolink stop,
Kingsway, Parrs Wood, M19 1TB
End point: Sale Water Park Metrolink stop,
Rifle Road, M33 2LX
Public transport: Bus stops nearby
Contact: Phil Featherstone | 07753 682575 |
phil55@gmail.com
www.manchesterandsalfordramblers.org.uk
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24 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 25Oldham
Pokémon and Potatoes Dobcross Circular Let’s Go for a Walk Waterhead Park to Strinesdale
in the Park Saddleworth Pedestrians and Get Moving Oldham Council and Walking for Health
Oldham Council Environmental Services Sunday 18 February, 9:30am Oldham Council and Walking for Health Tuesday 20 February, 10:00am
Saturday 17 February, 10:00am Outward to Saddleworth Church and Cross Monday 19 February, 11:30am Starting with a short walk through Waterhead
Great fun for all the family, download the Keys Inn then moorland path to Diglee and Meeting at the Barker Street Community Park, we will then visit the Strinesdale
Pokémon Go app to your mobile device and Diggle. Here we move by pack horse trail to centre, we will stroll through the town centre Countryside Park located in the Medlock
come along to Oldham’s award winning Brun Clough Reservoir, descending towards down to the historic Alexandra Park. The route Valley. The site was created in the 1990s
Alexandra Park where we will search for the Castleshaw Reservoirs and Roman Fort before passes through the park exploring its features when the drinking water reservoirs were
virtual creatures called Pokémon. We will use winding down to Delph and Donkey Line to before coming back along through the newly decommissioned and two smaller lakes and
our game’s map to explore the park and collect Dobcross. Maybe a bevy at the ‘Navvy’. refurbished town centre to the community woodland wildflower meadows were created.
the Pokémon creatures before returning to Distance: 9.5 miles (MEDIUM) centre for a brew. Distance: 3–4 miles (MEDIUM)
the Hub for jacket potatoes cooked on our Meeting point: Wool Road car park, Distance: 2–3 miles (FAIRLY EASY) Meeting point: The Car Park, Waterhead Park,
outside oven. Dobcross, OL3 Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2QX
Meeting point: Barker Street Community
Booking required: Via details below Public transport: Bus stops nearby - 184, Centre, off Eden Street, OL1 2XA Public transport: 350 bus from Oldham
Distance: 1–3 miles (FAIRLY EASY) 353, 354, & 355 Public transport: Bus station nearby and Contact: Alan Keane | Michelle de Main |
Meeting point: The Growing Hub, Alexandra Contact: Keith Saunders | 01484 844143 | Metrolink stop in town centre 0161 7704067 | alan.keane@oldham.gov.uk
Park, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BH keithds@btinternet.com Contact: Alan Keane | Anita Lee | www.oldham.gov.uk
Public transport: Bus - 180 Union St/The www.saddleworthpeds.org 0161 7704067 | alan.keane@oldham.gov.uk
Link Ctr (Nr) is 1km away, 14 min walk www.oldham.gov.uk pd
Oldham Mumps Interchange (A) is 1.1km away, pt
15 min walk tbd Greenfield Trek
Contact: Alan Keane | 0161 7704067 | Greenfield Diggle Circular Oldham Ramblers
alan.keane@oldham.gov.uk Saddleworth Pedestrians Wednesday 21 February, 11:00am
www.oldham.gov.uk Sunday 18 February, 10:15am
A short walk heading over to Dovestones
ptcwb Fairly easy walk along the canal and round the
back of Diggle and Uppermill. Very enjoyable
Reservoir along the Oldham Way and back.
Distance: 5 miles (EASY)
even in bad weather!
Meeting point: Clarence Pub, 180 Chew Valley
Distance: 6 miles (FAIRLY EASY) Road, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7FH
Meeting point: Greenfield Station, Oldham Public transport: Bus 180 Greenfield –
Road, Greenfield, OL3 7JZ Manchester, 350 Oldham- Ashton
Public transport: Greenfield train station or Contact: Tony Blair | 07473 646649
buses nearby 184, 350, 352 & X84
www.ramblers.org.uk/oldham
Contact: Dorothy Pemberton | 07713 478562 |
jim12@crow5ther.plus.com p
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26 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 27Oldham
Crompton Moor Leesbrook Chadderton Hall Park A Pootle Over the Pike
Oldham Council and Walking for Health Oldham Council and Walking for Health and Foxdenton Park Uprojects and Oldham Council
Wednesday 21 February, 1:30pm Thursday 22 February, 10:00am Oldham Council and Walking for Health Saturday 24 February, 9:30am
A walk across Crompton Moor, a diverse A short walk along Leesbrook Nature Park, Friday 23 February, 10:00am Starting at Alexandra Park we will walk a hilly
landscape and habitat for much flora following the river Medlock. Once renowned We will start with a stroll through the lovely route with 1000ft of ascent that will take us
and fauna, with panoramic views of the as the Spa of the North when a local doctor Chadderton Hall Park before taking the to the historic park bridge heritage site. From
surrounding area. Crompton Moor has been proclaimed the virtues of the Lees Fountain Rochdale canal towpath to Foxdenton Park. here we pick up The Oldham Way to Hartshead
designated a site of biological importance, of Health. Both parks are an oasis away from the hustle Pike, once an ancient beacon site possibly
providing habitat for a variety of wild Distance: 3–4 miles (MEDIUM) and bustle of modern Chadderton life. We lit through times of unrest. Returning to
creatures including red grouse, snipe, weasels will retrace our route back to the start along Alexandra Park via the Lees area we will pass
Meeting point: Lees Library, Thomas Street,
and curlew. the canal. through the Glodwick Lows area.
Lees, Oldham, OL4 5DA
Distance: 2 miles (MEDIUM) Distance: 4–5 miles (MEDIUM) Distance: 8 miles (CHALLENGING)
Public transport: Buses - 180, 184, 343, 418
Meeting point: Brushes Clough car park, off Meeting point: The Pavilion Café, Chadderton Meeting point: Alexandra Park main car park,
Contact: Alan Keane | Trish Castledine |
Buckstones Road, OL2 8LS Hall Park, Chadderton Hall Road, Oldham, Park Road, Oldham, OL4 1SH
0161 7704067 | alan.keane@oldham.gov.uk
Public transport: 408 and 435 stop on OL9 0QP Public transport: Bus - 180 Union St/The
www.oldham.gov.uk
Buckstones Road near Hillside Avenue, Public transport: Bus - 58 and 59 stop on Link Ctr (Nr) is 1km away, 14 min walk
reasonably close to the entrance to
Brushes Clough
ptcd Middleton Road near Chadderton Hall Road.
It is a short walk from there to the park. The
Oldham Mumps Interchange (A) is 1.1km away,
15 min walk
Contact: Anita Lee | 0161 6205658 | nearest rail station is Mills Hill Contact: Alan Keane | 07715 078239 |
ms.anitalee@yahoo.co.uk Contact: Alan Keane | 0161 7704067 | alan.keane@uprojects.co.uk
www.oldham.gov.uk alan.keane@oldham.gov.uk www.uprojects.co.uk
www.oldham.gov.uk
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28 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 29Oldham
Let’s go for a Walk Grains Bar
in Chadderton Oldham Ramblers
Chadderton Park Steppers and Walking for Sunday 25 February, 10:00am
Health We will cross Crompton Moor over to Ogden
Sunday 25 February, 9:50am Reservoir and then head over the hills towards
We will start with a stroll through the lovely Dowry Reservoir and back via Castleshaw.
Chadderton Hall Park before taking the Distance: 10–11 miles (MEDIUM)
Rochdale canal towpath toward Rochdale. Take Meeting point: Grains Bar golf car park,
a stroll or ‘step out’ with our faster walkers as Ripponden Road, Grains Bar, Oldham, OL4 2JZ
we enjoy the peace along the canal. We will
retrace our route back along the canal, up to Public transport: Bus 407 - Bus stops along
the top of the park and along back to the club Ripponden Road
house where we can end our outing with a Contact: Deborah Duffy | 07745 556517 |
lovely cuppa. debed67@hotmail.com
Distance: 4 miles (EASY) www.ramblers.org.uk/oldham
Meeting point: Kiln HIll Lane, Oldham,
OL1 2RR
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Public transport: Buses - 58 and 59 stop on
Middleton Road near Chadderton Hall Road.
It is a short walk from there to the park. The
nearest rail station is Mills Hill
Contact: Helen Grochowina | 07861 226373 |
helen@chaddypark.co.uk
www.chaddertonparkfc.co.uk
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30 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 31Rochdale
Ogden Milnrow Library Hollin and Hopwood Woods Walk Syke Circular
Saddleworth Pedestrians Living Well Living Well Living Well
Sunday 18 February, 9:30am Monday 19 February, 10:00am Monday 19 February, 10:30am Monday 19 February, 1:00pm
A circular walk from Ogden (quite rugged A walk from Milnrow Library with a variety of A walk through the stunning Hopwood Woods A walk from Syke chapel around the Syke area
in places) taking us along sections of the different walking areas from Tunshill to Ogden along canals and commons will have you of Rochdale. Walking opportunities in Lobden,
Rochdale and Pennine Ways, and visiting and even up to Hollingworth Lake. There feeling great. Whitworth and Brown Wardle Hill. Two walks
Readycon Dean, Castleshaw and New Year’s are two walks available for different levels Distance: 2–4 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM) available for different levels of ability.
Bridge Reservoirs. Returning via Denshaw and of ability. Distance: 2–4 miles | 4–6 miles
Meeting point: Hollin Estates Management
Clough Manor. Distance: 2–4 miles | 4–6 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM)
Board, Nowell Road, Manchester, M24 6FL
Distance: 13 miles (CHALLENGING) (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM) Meeting point: 206 Syke Rd, Rochdale,
Public transport: Bus stops nearby
Meeting point: Ogden Reservoir car park, Meeting point: 57 Newhey Rd, Milnrow, OL12 9TF
Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 |
Near Newhey, Rochdale OL16 3TQ Rochdale, OL16 3NP Public transport: Bus stops nearby
danny.smith@biglifecentres.com
Public transport: Metrolink & Buses 58, 181, Public transport: Bus stops and Metrolink Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 |
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/content/
182 - 1 mile away stop nearby hollin-and-hopwood-woods-walk-hollin- danny.smith@biglifecentres.com
Contact: Maurice Walker | 07813 362245 | Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 | shopping-precinct www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/content/
mwa1284344@aol.com danny.smith@biglifecentres.com syke-monday-walk-syke-chapel-syke-road
www.saddleworthpeds.org www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/content/ pc
milnrow-library ptc
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32 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 33Rochdale
Cutgate Walk Castleton Community Centre Queens Park Walk Alkrington Woods
Living Well Living Well Living Well Living Well
Tuesday 20 February, 10:00am Wednesday 21 February, 10:00am Thursday 22 February, 10:00am Friday 23 February, 10:00am
Come and join our 60 minute walk and if you A walk that utilises countryside, canals and A walk around the beautiful Queens Park. The This walk allows you to take in views of
are feeling adventurous, go for the 90 minute even golf courses to make for some very eye- routes used incorporate the landscape of the Alkrington Hall and experience the wildlife
walk. The choice is yours. These walks include pleasing exercise. park itself. Queens Park has wonderful winding inhabiting the lodges that surround the many
some beautiful countryside areas and are very Distance: 2–4 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM) paths, lakes that host lots of wildlife and walkways through the woods. Why not return
popular with our walking community. historical mills as well as excellent company to the cafe with the group for refreshments?
Meeting point: Castleton Community centre,
Distance: 3–5 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM) from the walkers in the group. If you want to Distance: 2–3 miles (EASY/FAIRLY EASY)
Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 3AF
join us after Walking Week, this walk takes
Meeting point: Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Public transport: Bus stops nearby Meeting point: Comple@t Internet Cafe,
place every Thursday at 10:00am.
Rochdale, OL11 5AQ Middleton, M24 1AF
Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 | Distance: 2–4 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM)
Public transport: Bus stops nearby danny.smith@biglifecentres.com Public transport: Bus stops nearby
Meeting point: Queens Park Cafe, Queens
Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 | www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/content/ Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 |
Park Road, Heywood, OL10 4UY
danny.smith@biglifecentres.com castleton-community-centre-walk danny.smith@biglifecentres.com
Public transport: Bus stops nearby
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/content/ www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/content/
cutgate-walk-edenfield-road-surgery pt Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 | alkrington-woods-walk
danny.smith@biglifecentres.com
ptc Hollingworth Lake www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/content/ ptcb
queens-park-walk-heywood
Living Well
Littleborough Library Walk Wednesday 21 February, 2:00pm ptc Lighthouse Project
Living Well Living Well
This walk follows local tracks and trails,
Tuesday 20 February, 10:00am Friday 23 February, 12:00pm
footpaths and hillsides. Enjoy the stunning Spotland Library Walk
This amazing walk takes in the canals, views and pleasant company. We have teamed up with the Lighthouse
Living Well
railway lines and beautiful countryside that Distance: 3–5 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM) Project to bring you a new walk that focuses on
Thursday 22 February, 10:00am
Littleborough has to offer. We then head back Alkrington Wood, Wince Brook and Middleton
Meeting point: Hollingworth Lake Visitors
to the library for a well-deserved cuppa. The pace of this walk is ever so slightly heritage walks. Join us after the walk for
Centre, Rakewood Road, Littleborough,
Distance: 3–5 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM) elevated and is great for improving fitness. The refreshments.
OL15 0AQ
group use the stunning Rochdale countryside Distance: 2–4 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM)
Meeting point: Littleborough Library, Harehill Public transport: Bus stops and train station to host this walk. Then it’s back to the library
Park, Littleborough, OL15 9HE nearby Meeting point: Unit S6b/c Middleton
for refreshments.
Public transport: Bus stops and train station Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Middleton,
Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 | Distance: 3–5 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM)
nearby M24 4EL
danny.smith@biglifecentres.com
Meeting point: Spotland Library, Rochdale, Public transport: Bus stops nearby
Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 | www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/content/ Greater Manchester, OL12 7AL
danny.smith@biglifecentres.com hollingworth-lake-walk-visitors-centre Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 |
Public transport: Bus stops nearby danny.smith@biglifecentres.com
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/content/
littleborough-library ptc Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 | www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/content/
danny.smith@biglifecentres.com light-house-project-walk
ptcd www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/content/
spotland-library-walk ptc
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34 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 35Rochdale
Syke Circular Littleborough Sunday Walk
Living Well Living Well
Friday 23 February, 10:00am Sunday 25 February, 11:00am
A walk from Syke chapel around the Syke area What better way to spend a Sunday than
of Rochdale. Walking opportunities in Lobden, to soak up the stunning views around the
Whitworth and Brown Wardle Hill. Two walks Littleborough countryside.
available for different levels of ability. Distance: 3–5 miles (FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM)
Distance: 2–4 miles | 4–6 miles Meeting point: The Coach House, The
(FAIRLY EASY/MEDIUM) Heritage Centre, Lodge Street, Littleborough,
Meeting point: 206 Syke Rd, Rochdale, OL15 9AE
OL12 9TF Public transport: Bus stops and train station
Public transport: Bus stops nearby nearby
Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 | Contact: Danny Smith | 01706 751190 |
danny.smith@biglifecentres.com danny.smith@biglifecentres.com
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/content/ www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
syke-monday-walk-syke-chapel-syke-road
ptcbd
ptc
Rooley Moor
Saddleworth Pedestrians
Sunday 25 February, 9:30am
A moorland ramble covering some rough
terrain, taking in Greenbooth and Ashworth
Moor reservoirs.
Distance: 9 miles (CHALLENGING)
Meeting point: Bridge Terminus car park,
Edenfield Road, Norden, Rochdale, OL11 5TT
Public transport: Bus stops nearby - 162,
442, 443, 444, 461
Contact: Mike Lawton | 07762 794607 |
michaellawton1@live.co.uk
www.saddleworthpeds.org
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36 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 37Salford
Worsley Woods Winter Walk I Spy the Bridgewater Canal Clifton Country Park Looplines in the Spring
Salford Ranger Team Est.1761 Salford Council Salford Ranger Team Salford Ranger Team
Saturday 17 February, 12:30pm Thursday 22 February, 10:00am Friday 23 February, 10:15am Sunday 25 February, 10:00am
Join the Ranger for this refreshing walk in the Can you see a church spire, a horse or an A ramble around the lake at Clifton Country A spring walk discovering Salford’s rich array of
woods and looplines. orange bottomed duck? Join us for a family Park, taking in some of the fairy tale converted footpaths.
Booking required: Via contact details below walk with a spotter sheet to see what you can ‘I sculptures, feeding the ducks and jumping in Booking required: Via contact details below
Spy’ along the Bridgewater Canal in Salford. muddy puddles, suitable for adults with young
Distance: 5–6 miles (MEDIUM) Distance: 7 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
Booking required: children, including pushchairs.
Meeting point: Beesley Green Community Meeting point: Blackleach Country Park, John
www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk Distance: 1 mile (EASY)
Centre, Greenleach Lane, Worsley, M28 2QW Street, Walkden, Salford, M28 3TD
Distance: 3 miles (EASY) Meeting point: Clifton Country Park Visitor
Public transport: Bus stops nearby Public transport: Bus stops nearby on Bolton
Meeting point: Duke’s Drive car park, Centre, Clifton House Road, M27 6NG
Contact: Joseph Palframan | 0161 7934219 Road, train station 1 mile away in Walkden
Monton Public transport: No 8 bus from Shudehill
| joseph.palframan@salford.gov.uk | Contact: Richard Marshall | 0161 7907746 |
Public transport: Bus stops at Monton Green stops at Clifton Cricket Ground
rangers@salford.gov.uk richard.marshall@salford.gov.uk
or Parrin Lane. Buses 33, 61 and 68 Contact: Gale Blackburn | 0161 7934219 |
www.salford.gov.uk
pd Contact: Jill Tyson | Katherine Rice rangers@salford.gov.uk
| 0161 9251179 | 07872 808003
| jill.tyson@salford.gov.uk | ptwbd ptd
Irwell Valley katherinerice@salford.gov.uk
Salford Ranger Team www.est1761.org
Wednesday 21 February, 10:00am
Peel Park Winter Walk
Explore the wilderness of the Irwell Valley, with pcwb Salford Ranger Team
Saturday 24 February, 12:30pm
lots of great views and a spectacular viaduct!
Come prepared for mud and rough ground. Walk Two of the Salford Trail Join the Park Keeper for this walk through
the park, along the River Irwell and to
Distance: 4–5 miles (MEDIUM) Manchester and Salford Ramblers the Meadows.
Meeting point: Clifton Country Park Visitor Thursday 22 February, 10:30am
Booking required: Via contact details below
Centre, Clifton House Road, M27 6NG A lovely walk through Peel Park, along the Distance: 5 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
Public transport: No 8 bus from Shudehill River Irwell and through the new flood
stops at Clifton Cricket Ground catchment area and onto to Kersal Dale Meeting point: Park Keeper base behind the
and return. Maxwell Building, M5 4PD
Contact: Gale Blackburn | 0161 7934219 |
rangers@salford.gov.uk Distance: 5 miles (FAIRLY EASY) Public transport: Bus stops nearby – Salford
Crescent stop
Meeting point: Salford Museum and Art
ptd Gallery, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WW Contact: Joseph Palframan | 0161 7934219
| joseph.palframan@salford.gov.uk |
Public transport: Bus stops nearby rangers@salford.gov.uk
Contact: Mags Metcalf | 0161 8393865 | www.peelparksalford.info/events
07947 864534 |
margaretmetcalf58@hotmail.com ptcd
www.manchesterandsalfordramblers.org.uk
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38 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 39Stockport
Prestbury to Mottram Marple Locks and Brabyns Park Macmillan Connections Marple Bridge
Manchester CHA Rambling and Social Club Freshwalks – Jane’s Walk Stockport Ramblers
Saturday 17 February, 9:30am Monday 19 February, 2:00pm Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Sunday 25 February, 11:00am
A walk from the pretty village of Prestbury along Welcome to Freshwalks, bringing together Wednesday 21 February, 10:20am A countryside walk around the Marple area,
the Bollin Valley before passing Mottram Hall, business people in the great outdoors. This An interesting walk through the woods around including fields, lanes and possibly parkland.
Legh Hall and Spittle House. Then returning by time, as part of GM Walking week we are the Quarry Bank Mill, exploring the local area Please wear clothing suitable to deal with
fields, woods and riverbank to Prestbury. hosting a special free taster event. We are and scenary. wet weather and possible muddy areas. If you
Distance: 6 miles (EASY) walking from Marple station along the Peak would like to bring your dog, please contact the
Distance: 2 miles (MEDIUM)
Forest Canal, River Goyt and then back through walk leader in advance.
Meeting point: Dep. Manchester Piccadilly Meeting point: Quarry Bank Mill Yard, Styal,
Brabyns Park to where we started. Distance: 8–9 miles (MEDIUM)
09:46 (Stoke-on-Trent train) arr. Prestbury Wilmslow, SK9 4LA
10.11. Alternatively, at Springfields Car Park, Booking required: Via website listed below Meeting point: Marple Bridge car park,
Public transport: Bus stops nearby or Styal
Prestbury SK10 4DW Distance: 4 miles (FAIRLY EASY) opposite the station (Purple Pakora
train station
Public transport: Prestbury train station Meeting point: Marple Station, Brabyns Brow, Restaurant), SK6 7DA
Contact: Helen Adamson | 0161 2914876 |
Contact: John Booth | 0161 4395464 | Marple, SK6 7DA Public transport: Buses through Marple, or
helen.adamson@mft.nhs.uk
manchesterchaclub@gmail.com Public transport: Marple train station train - Manchester to Sheffield line
www.manchesterchaclub.com Contact: Michael Di Paola | 07786 960301 |
michael@freshwalks.co.uk
ptcd Contact: Alan Jerrold | 07506 647626 |
aistamps999@gmail.com
ptcd www.freshwalks.co.uk
Macmillan Connections
www.stockportramblers.org.uk
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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support
Saturday 24 February, 10:20am
A lovely walk through Bramhall Park, exploring
the local area and scenery.
Distance: 2–3 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
Meeting point: Ladybrook Hotel car park, Fir
Road, Bramhall, SK7 2NP
Public transport: Bus stops nearby
Contact: Helen Adamson | 0161 2914876 |
helen.adamson@mft.nhs.uk
ptcwbd
40 Walking Week Winter 2018 – 17-25 February 2018 41Tameside
Longdendale Valley Stamford Park Health Walk Littlemoss and Hollinwood Canal Stalybridge Health Walk
Footprints Walking Club Tameside Health Walks Manchester and Salford Ramblers Tameside Health Walks
Saturday 17 February, 10:30am Saturday 17 & 24 February, 1:00pm Monday 19 February, 11:00am Monday 19 February, 1:00pm
Longdendale Valley from Hadfield Station A short health walk around the award winning Easy walking along canal towpaths. A health walk around the little known beauty
following the route of the old Woodhead Stamford Park and the little known Silver Distance: 4 miles (FAIRLY EASY) of Stalybridge Country Park or the historic
railway. Returning along reservoir paths under Springs area. Huddersfield Narrow Canal and Micklehurst
Meeting point: Ashton West Metrolink
the slopes of Bleaklow and Black Hill. Pub stop Distance: 1 mile (FAIRLY EASY) Loop railway line.
stop, Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne,
at the end. Distance: 3 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
Meeting point: The Cafe, Stamford Park, OL7 0PG
Distance: 9 miles (MEDIUM) Ashton-Under-Lyne, SK15 Meeting point: Copley Leisure Centre,
Public transport: Bus stops nearby
Meeting point: Hadfield Station, SK13 2AQ. Public transport: Bus stops on Stamford Street Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3ET
Contact: Steve Saxton | 0161 8607857 |
If travelling by train, 9:46 from Manchester Public transport: Bus stop on Huddersfield Road
Contact: Joan Drummond | 07855 984586 | saxton_s@yahoo.co.uk
Piccadilly arr. Hadfield 10:26
gcope@ntlworld.com www.manchesterandsalfordramblers.org.uk Contact: George Cope | 07855 984586 |
Public transport: Hadfield train station gcope@ntlworld.com
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
Contact: Julian Mitchell | p www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
Helen Killick | 07528 380196 | tcd
chairman@footprintswalkingclub.org.uk
Churchgate Practice ptcd
www.footprintswalkingclub.org.uk
Hyde Park Health Walk Walk and Talk
pcd Tameside Health Walks Active Tameside
Denton Pool Walk and Talk
Monday 19 February, 10:30am Monday 19 February, 11:00am Active Tameside
Tuesday 20 February, 10:00am
Droylsden Health Walk A short health walk around the tranquil Gentle 30 minute circular walk suitable for
Hyde Park. all abilities. Gentle 30 minute circular walk from Active
Tameside Health Walks
Distance: 1 mile (EASY) Denton. The walk goes through Victoria Park
Saturday 17 & 24 February, 10:30am Distance: 1.5 miles (EASY)
and passes Denton’s famous ‘Black and White’
Meeting point: The Grafton Centre, Grafton Meeting point: Millgate Medical Practice, 119
A walk exploring Ashton Moss, the Medlock church. This walk is suitable for all abilities.
Street, Hyde, SK14 2AX Manchester Road, Denton, M34 3RA
Valley and the Hollinwood Branch Canal with a Distance: 1.5 miles (EASY)
coffee break at Daisy Nook along the way. Public transport: Hyde bus station is nearby - Public transport: Bus stop on Manchester
Hyde Central station 0.25 miles Meeting point: Active Denton, Victoria Street,
Distance: 3 miles (FAIRLY EASY) Road
Denton, M34 3GU
Contact: Eddie Schofield | 07855 984586 | Contact: Sean Vickers | 0161 3664860 |
Meeting point: Medlock Leisure Centre, Public transport: Bus stop on Manchester Road
gcope@ntlworld.com sean.vickers@activetameside.com
Droylsden, M43 7XU
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk www.livewelltameside.com Contact: Sean Vickers | 0161 3664860 |
Public transport: Bus Stop nearby, Droylsden sean.vickers@activetameside.com
Metrolink stop 0.75 miles
Contact: George Cope | 07855 984586 |
ptcd twb www.livewelltameside.com
gcope@ntlworld.com ptwb
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
ptcd
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Active Medlock Welly Walk Ashton Health Walk, Park Bridge Audenshaw Community Portland Basin Museum Circular
Active Tameside Tameside Health Walks Winter Walk Be Well Tameside CiC
Wednesday 21 February, 9:30am Wednesday 21 February, 11:00am Audenshaw Community Association Sunday 25 February, 10:00am
Fun 30 minute walk around Active Medlock. A health walk along the old railway line to the Thursday 22 February, 10:00am Circular walk from the Site of Special Scientific
Come along and meet Maddie the Monkey. historic park bridge ironworks. Heading for Guide Bridge, we then join the Interest which contains Portland Basin, along
Welly walkers can come and play in iPlay for Distance: 3 miles (FAIRLY EASY) Ashton Canal and make our way to Portland the Peak Forest Canal and back along the
just £1 after the walk. Basin. Time will be allocated for a visit to the River Tame.
Meeting point: Broadoak Centre, Broadoak
Distance: 1 mile (EASY) Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8RS museum and Bridge Café before we make our Booking required: See contact details below
Meeting point: Active Medlock, way back along the Dukenfield Canal returning Distance: 4–5 miles (MEDIUM)
Public transport: Bus stop on Broadoak Road to the Hub.
Gardenfoldway, Droylsden, M43 7XU Meeting point: Portland Basin Museum (front
Contact: George Cope | 07855 984586 | Distance: 4 miles (MEDIUM)
Public transport: Bus stop on Market Street gcope@ntlworld.com entrance), 1 Portland Place, Ashton-under-
Contact: Sean Vickers | 0161 3664860 | Meeting point: Community Hub, Rowcon Lyne, OL7 0QA
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
sean.vickers@activetameside.com Close, Stanhope Estate, Audenshaw, M34 5AS Public transport: See museum website for full
www.livewelltameside.com ptcd Public transport: Bus - 347 Ashton to
Haughton Green
listing
Contact: Mick Owen | 0759 0839421 |
ptcwb Mossley Health Walk Contact: Brian Horsfall | 0161 3363530 | mick.owen@bewellglossop.co.uk
brianhorsfall@virginmedia.com www.tameside.gov.uk/museumsgalleries/
Tameside Health Walks portland
Oxford Park Walk and Talk www.facebook.com/
Wednesday 21 February, 2:00pm AudenshawCommunityAssociation
Active Tameside
A gentle walk around the historic Huddersfield ptcd
Wednesday 21 February, 10:00am
Narrow Canal and the Micklehurst Loop tcbd
Gentle 30-45 minute walk from Oxford Park railway line.
community gym. Takes in part of the Ashton Distance: 3 miles (FAIRLY EASY) Stalybridge Walk and Talk
canal. Suitable for all abilities. There are some
Meeting point: Roaches Lock Inn, Manchester Active Tameside
steps to access the canal.
Road, Mossley, OL5 9BB Thursday 22 February, 11:00am
Distance: 1.5 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
Public transport: Bus stops nearby 30 minute walk out and back from Tesco café
Meeting point: Oxford Park Community
Contact: George Cope | 07855 984586 | along Huddersfield Narrow Canal. There are
Gym, Pottinger Street, Ashton-under-Lyne,
gcope@ntlworld.com some slight gradients on this walk.
OL7 0PW
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Distance: 1.5 miles (FAIRLY EASY)
Public transport: Bus stop on Stockport Road
Meeting point: Stalybridge Tesco, Trinity
Contact: Sean Vickers | 0161 3664860 |
sean.vickers@activetameside.com
ptcd Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2BJ
www.livewelltameside.com Public transport: Bus stop on Acres Lane
Contact: Sean Vickers | 0161 3664860 |
ptc sean.vickers@activetameside.com
www.livewelltameside.com
ptc
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