GM Ringway Stage 12 (Norden to Bury)

Rochdale Group

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Overview

This is linear walk from Norden to Bury which is stage 12 of the GM Ringway walking route. The walk includes Knowl Hill and Cheesden Valley. There should be great views and the landscape along the route is very varied.

Sunday, 28 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Please note that dogs (other than registered assistance dogs) are not permitted on our walks.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 86593 14323
Nearest postcode:: OL11 5XH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet for roadside parking opposite Stocco Italian restaurant, Edenfield Road, Norden

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SD 80370 10515
Nearest postcode:: BL9 0AR
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Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

We are ending the walk at Bury Interchange where we can get a bus back to Norden.

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