Walks and Trails

Want to explore Tameside's Countryside? 

We can offer a variety of walks around Tameside.

There are now a number of walks and trails which can be downloaded. More will be added in the future. Watch out for any updates to the existing walks in the booklets.

Download the Mottram Hill Trail 194.45 KB A four mile walk linking hilltop and valley. 

 Download the Castle Clough Trail 258.93 KB  A two mile hilly walk through a beautiful oak woodland and up to a small reservoir providing you with a sense of wilderness.

Download the Haughton Green Circular 414.27 KB  An easy three mile circular trail on mainly level surfaced paths through the Tame Valley, where woods and meadows now exist where industry once flourished.

Download the Lovers' Alley Trail 345.34 KB  An easy two mile walk on mainly level surfaced paths exploring a section of the Tame Valley and the Peak Forest Canal.

Download the Lower Brushes Valley Trail 392.82 KB  An easy 1½ mile walk with occasional hills and mainly surfaced paths with a mixture of open grassland, woodland and open water.

Download the Roaches Trail 479.9 KB  A two mile easy walk on mainly level surfaced paths in an area once full of mills and now an area of peace and tranquillity, with its woodlands, bridle paths, canal and river.

Download the Werneth Low and Gee Cross Circular 290.35 KB  A hilly 2½ mile walk around Werneth Low and through the historic village of Gee Cross.

Download the Werneth Low Hilltop Trail 369.51 KB  A three mile walk around the hill top of Werneth Low with extensive views over the South Pennines, Derbyshire, the Welsh Hills, the Cheshire Plain and the urban sprawl of Manchester.

Download the Park Bridge and Daisy Nook Trail 327.22 KB   A five mile walk starting from Park Bridge Heritage Centre, linking a fascinating early industrial settlement with an attractive country park based on a former canals network. Varied landscape and much wildlife interest.

Download the Broadbottom Circular 239.5 KB A four mile walk starting from Lymefield Visitor Centre. Quiet lanes, a little known wooded clough and farmland combine to make an attractive and varied walk. Good views from the higher ground.

Download The Harridge Round 207.33 KB   A strenuous five mile walk starting from Castle Clough car park, Carrbrook following the side of the Tame Valley and then up the Brushes Valley before crossing open moorland on a good track to descend back into Carrbrook village. A walk for a fine day with superb views throughout.

Twenty Circular Walks in the Countryside in and Around Tameside

Contains walks from just 2 miles to 12 miles. There are also many other shorter walks, rides and self guided trails in the Borough. Available from the visitor centres and Tourist Information office. The Twenty Circular Walks booklet can be purchased on-line.

Werneth Low Country Park

Three walks around Werneth Low Country Park. Available from the visitor centres and Tourist Information office. The Werneth Low Country Park booklet can be purchased on-line.

Tameside Trail

A 40 mile circular walk, broadly following the Borough boundary, through varied and attractive countryside, linking together the several river valleys and country parks, as well as many other areas of interest. The route crosses or links with a number of other trails. It is well served by public transport, enabling the walk to be split into easy stages. Available from the visitor centres and Tourist Information office. The Tameside Trail booklet can be purchased on-line.

Tame Valley Way

A fascinating 21 mile walk from end to end of the valley from the Pennines to the centre of Stockport. A route guide for Tame Valley Way is available from the Visitor Centres and Tourist Information Centre and can be purchased on-line.

Etherow Goyt Valley Way

A 12 mile walk linking Vernon Park in Stockport with Longdendale and the Longdendale Trail. A beautiful and interesting route, passing through Etherow Country Park at Compstall and the Broad Mills heritage area. Good views. A Etherow Goyt Valley Way guide booklet is available from visitor centres and can be purchased on-line.

Pennine Bridleway

This National Trail from the Peak District to North Yorkshire and beyond is at the development stage. The section in Tameside from Ogden Brook to Greenfield is open. See the National trail website for more information www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineBridleway

Trans Pennine Trail

This long distance trail for cyclists, walkers and for some of the way, horse riders, runs from Hull to Liverpool. In Tameside it runs from Broadbottom to the Apethorn Godley rail path, then through the Tameside Valley to Reddish Vale. A walkers' alternative route runs across Werneth Low.

Visit the TPT website at www.transpenninetrail.org.uk

Health Walks with Sports Development

Short Independent Walks

Around the towns of Tameside which are ideal for beginners.

• Download Ashton Primary Care Centre walk leaflet 249.07 KB
• Download Denton Pool walk leaflet 265.19 KB
• Download Dukinfield Pool walk leaflet 250.38 KB
• Download Hattersley Community Centre walk leaflet 267.21 KB
• Download Hyde Leisure Centre walk leaflet 284.12 KB
• Download Medlock Leisure Centre walk leaflet 294.41 KB
• Download Oxford Park Sports Centre walk leaflet 290.44 KB
• Download The Copley Centre walk leaflet 276.86 KB

Guided

Tameside health walks are a series of short, guided walks aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle for older people as well as being suitable for people of varying abilities. The weekly walks are between one and three miles long, which can be taken at your own pace and are ideal for people who are not used to taking regular exercise. Each walk will be lead by a qualified walk leader.

When and Where are the Guided Walks?

The list below shows the days and times of each of the seven guided walks.

• Download the Bardsley Bridge to Daisy Nook Health Walk leaflet 269.64 KB
• Download the Broadoak Centre - Park Bridge Health Walk leaflet 274.72 KB
• Download the Portland Basin to Dunkirk Health Walk leaflet 275.78 KB
• Download the Broadoak Centre to Knott Hill Health Walk leaflet 284.13 KB
• Download the Droylsden Health Walk leaflet 256.52 KB
• Download the Mossley Health Walk leaflet 258.41 KB
• Download the Stalybridge Health Walk leaflet 264.09 KB

To receive a leaflet through the post contact Michelle Murphy on (0161) 367 1320.

What are the benefits of Walking?

Walking is a great activity and an easy way for people to take their recommended daily amount of physical activity. Any amount of physical activity is good for you, but the recommended weekly amounts for adults are five lots of 30 minutes moderate intensity activity on five or more days of the week.

Brisk walking is the perfect activity and has real benefits as it can:-

• Reduce coronary heart disease.
• Reduce the risk of strokes.
• Prevent developing diabetes.
• Prevent developing obesity
• Prevent development of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
• Provides you with more energy to do the things you enjoy in life.

Blue Badge Walks

Ray Hoerty take tours locally, regionally and nationally. If you want to see Tameside they can show you anything from the market towns, churches, Fairfield Moravian Settlement to the glorious countryside.

Local Groups and Organisations Database

Local Groups and Organisations Database - Search the database for Walking Clubs and Groups.