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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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  • 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
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Overview

PLEASE NOTE START TIME OF 11.00. We will have a lunch/snack break on the walk and those who wish can have a coffee/cake etc at the Museum Cafe after the walk.

This is a pretty walk along the disused railway line from Helmshore to Stubbins and then back through Irwell Vale with a scenic (though slightly uneven) stretch along the river.

Saturday, 5 July 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 77765 21504
Nearest postcode:
BB4 4NP
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Start time:
11:00 am

Meet at Helmshore Textile Museums car park (free),Holcombe Road, Helmshore

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