Walking and Cycling in Greater Manchester
Long Distance / Waymarked Trails and Track
Bollin Valley Way - 25 miles path following the course of the River Bollin. Between Macclesfield Riverside Park and Partington
www.bollinvalley.org.uk/sites-and-trails/bollin-valley-way.aspx
Etherow Goyt Valley Way - 15mile footpath between Vernon Park in Stockport and the Longdendale Trail in the Peak District near Hadfield.
www.stockport.gov.uk/2013/3000/8784/etherowwalks
Etherow Country Park Woodland and Waterways - woodland walk around mill ponds, rivers and streams with colourful views of the Goyt Valley
www.visitmanchester.com/media/653140/w_t_leaflet_15_lr.pdf
Middlewood Way to Marple Locks - 8.5 or 10.5 miles - a flat and gentle walk along a reclaimed railway line surrounded by woodland and back alongside the Macclesfield Canal
www.visitmanchester.com/media/653143/w_t_leaflet_16_lr.pdf
Ramsbottom, Summerseat and Holcombe - 5.5 miles - circular walk, can be combined with a trip on the restored East Lancashire Steam Railway
www.visitmanchester.com/media/669366/w_t_leaflet_12_lr.pdf
Saddleworth Circuit - 4 miles - takes in the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, country lanes, weavers' cottages and Saddleworth Church before returning through the village of Uppermill
www.visitmanchester.com/media/653131/w_t_leaflet_10_lr.pdf
Saddleworth Cycle & Horse Riding Trail - 7 miles - Wind your way along the Roman roads and pack horse trails
www.visitmanchester.com/media/653134/w_t_leaflet_11_lr__1_.pdf
The South Pennine Water Trail - 5 miles - Hollingworth Lake - Ealees Valley - Littleborough - Rochdale Canal - Clegg Hall - Hollingworth Lake, circular route
www.visitmanchester.com/media/653128/w_t_leaflet_9_lr.pdf
Wigan Pier to Appley Bridge -5.5 miles - canal-side trail - Wigan Pier - Scot Lane Ponds - Crooke Village - Otters Croft Woods - Gathurst - Dean Wood and Appley Bridge
www.visitmanchester.com/media/653119/w_t_leaflet_6_lr__1_.pdf
Wigan Pier to Arley Hall - 7 miles - canal-side trail rich in natural history and heritage
www.visitmanchester.com/media/653116/w_t_leaflet_5_lr.pdf
The Midshires Way - 225 miles - long-distance footpath and bridleway across middle England
www.ldwa.org.uk/...Midshires+Way
Countryside Cycle Guide - PDF download
www.visitmanchester.com/media/664925/mc_cycle_guide_leaflet.pdf
Rambleon by Ramblerman – for walking festivals and walk / cycle tacks and trails
Cycle Hire in Greater Manchester
Manchester Bikr Hire - 41 Whitworth Street West
www.manchesterbikehire.co.uk
The-Bike-Barn - Rifle Road, Sale
www.the-bike-barn.co.uk
