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HOLLINGWORTH LAKE Circular

Wednesday, 22 May 2019 (Group: Oldham)

Start time 10:00

Leisurely 8 miles / 12.9 km (Estimated finish time: 15:30)

Meet at Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre car park .
Map: OL21
Falinge Park - Ramblers Best Foot Forwards

Wednesday, 22 May 2019 (Group: Rochdale)

Start time 11:00

Easy Access 1 miles / 1.6 km (Estimated finish time: 11:45)

This walk is part of Ramblers Best Foot Forwards in Rochdale – a local community initiative, encouraging more people to get outside and discover how walking boosts health and happiness.
Styal Village, roadside parking. Meet at the Ship Inn 4 miles

Wednesday, 22 May 2019 (Group: Stockport)

Start time 19:00

Easy 4 miles / 6.4 km

This is a leisurely 4 mile walk, but includes climbing steps to ascend 250ft (75m).

We stroll along the River Bollin, through peaceful woodland close to the pretty Styal village. The cottages and barns of the village were built in the 1820s for the workers at Quarry Bank Mill. The cotton mill was built in 1784 and powered by Europe’s most powerful working waterwheel on the banks of the River Bollin.

We start at The Ship and enter Styal Wood via its main car park. Please note not to park in this car park, as it closes at 8pm.
This walk takes us through the woods, along the River Bollin and over four bridges, including Chapel, Oxbow and Giant’s Castle.
At the end of the wood, we return alongside the airport runway, along Altrincham Road, finishing back at The Ship .
Hague Bar

Thursday, 23 May 2019 (Group: Trafford)

Start time 10:30

Moderate 11 miles / 17.7 km (Estimated finish time: 16:30)

Along the River Goyt then ascend to Laneside Road via Shedyard Clough, follow the track to New Allotments and then a ridge walk before descending to Birch Vale. A further climb via the Pennine Bridleway then the route passes Weathercoates, Aspenshaw Hall and Broadhurst Edge Pantation. Decent to the car park is via the Goyt way.
Weekly Thursday walk from Horwich leisure centre

Thursday, 23 May 2019 (Group: Bolton)

Start time 10:30

Moderate 5 miles / 9.7 km (Estimated finish time: 12:30)

A brisk circular walk from Horwich Leisure centre. Varied walks that include walks to Rivington Pike, The Japanese Gardens, Bottom of the Moor, Montcliffe, around Rivington reservoir, Wildersmoor, Two Lads, The Pidgeon Tower or Blackrod.
Hurst Green, Cromwell Bridge and The Ribble Valley

Thursday, 23 May 2019 (Group: Rochdale)

Start time 11:00

Moderate 7.5 miles / 12.1 km

Hurst Green, Cromwell Bridge and The Ribble Valley
Boothwood Reservoir CP, off A67 Rishworth, Ripponden, approx 0.3 miles after the Turnpike Inn 11 miles No dogs

Saturday, 25 May 2019 (Group: Stockport)

Start time 10:00

Moderate 11 miles / 17.7 km

This is a moderate and varied walk of just under 11miles with about 1600ft of ascent.
The first half of the walk is open moorland then farmland, reservoirs, riverside paths, woodland and some interesting houses.
May be one or two short boggy stretches plus there will be the background “hum” of the M62 for a short time when we set off.
Jubilee Tower and Darwen Moor

Saturday, 25 May 2019 (Group: Rochdale)

Start time 10:30

Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km

This is a very varied walk involving woodland, reservoirs, moorland and has some great views. All the tracks are good and there are very few stiles.
From the start we head over to Roddesworth Reservoir and then make our way to Sunnyhurst Woods where we stop to look at the Visitor's Centre and the Oak Tree planted to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary on July 10th 1913.
We then head over to Jubilee Tower where we will hopefully get excellent views of the surrounding countryside. The walk finishes by going over Darwen moor and back to the starting point.
Manchester Green Trail – Walk 9

Saturday, 25 May 2019 (Group: Manchester and Salford Ramblers)

Start time 10:30

Easy 4 miles / 6.4 km (Estimated finish time: 13:00)

This walk explores both urban and green walking routes, starting in Chorlton and then following the Mersey to Chorlton Water park. The walk finishes by going through Southern Cemetery, one of the largest in the country.
Early Spring Canal Walk

Saturday, 25 May 2019 (Group: Manchester Weekend Walkers)

Meeting time 9:35, Start time 10:30

Moderate 8.5 miles / 13.7 km

Train-based walk - 8.5 miles, easy to moderate, fairly flat.
Leader – Paul S
Description: This is mostly a canal stroll along the Peak Forest Canal, starting at Marple Station. We then walk along the canal via Strines, Disley, NM Newtown, Furness Vale, Buxworth Basin. Then we walk up hill to Chinley Station. Buxworth has a detailed industrial history. We should hear lots of spring bird song, especially Chiffchaffs, and there will plenty of plants in flower. There is a real ale pub in Whitehough if anyone wants a quality beer.
Meet: Manchester Piccadilly Station for the 09:49 Marple train
Suggsted Ticket: Chinley Return £9.90
Walk start: Marple Station at 10:30
Waypoints: Marple Station, Peak Forest Canal, Strines, Disley, New Mills Newtown, Furness Vale, Buxworth Basin, Chinley Station..
Return train to Piccadilly - xx:55 till 19:55 then 20:51, 21:53 and 23:04
Extras: No toilets at the walk start. Suitable for beginners.

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HOLLINGWORTH LAKE Circular

Falinge Park - Ramblers Best Foot Forwards

Styal Village, roadside parking. Meet at the Ship Inn 4 miles

Hague Bar

Weekly Thursday walk from Horwich leisure centre

Hurst Green, Cromwell Bridge and The Ribble Valley

Boothwood Reservoir CP, off A67 Rishworth, Ripponden, approx 0.3 miles after the Turnpike Inn 11 miles No dogs

Jubilee Tower and Darwen Moor

Manchester Green Trail – Walk 9

Early Spring Canal Walk

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