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Goodshaw, Compston's Cross and Gambleside

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Rochdale Group

We are the Rochdale Ramblers. The Rochdale Group was established in October 1994 and are part of the Manchester and High Peak Area of the Ramblers Association. We welcome new and potential members to join our walks.

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Overview

A pleasant mixture of woodland and moorland with a bracing section on the Rossendale Way.

Thursday, 29 January 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 81196 27161
Nearest postcode:
BB4 8QX
what3words:
panther.insects.spearing
Start time:
11:00 am

Meet for roadside parking on Commercial Street, Loveclough, Rossendale

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE