Shaly Dingle

Part of the West Pennine Moors, Winter Hill itself is a well-known area for hiking and other outdoor activities, but tucked away on the north slopes, on the edge of the open-access area, Shaly Dingle not so much.

Winter Hill Summit

The summit of Winter Hill marked by an OS trig point.

Hole Bottom

Hole Bottom was once a quaint hamlet perched atop Winter Hill.

Hole Bottom Mining Area

The Hole Bottom area was mined around the mid 19th to 20th Centuries. Focussing on an area to the east of the current mast road and from the south of Hole Bottom and northwards towards the area of the Five Houses.

Crooked Edge Hill

Crooked Edge Hill, or Two Lads is a small peak on the southwestern slopes of Winter Hill.

Whimberry Hill

Whimberry Hill is a small peak, off the eastern side of Winter Hill.

Burnt Edge

Burnt Edge is a gritstone ridge on the south part of Winter Hill,

Turton Moor

A patch of post-industrial, peat moorland to the north of Bolton, plenty of industrial archaeology, wide open moorland with an abundance of wildlife and some prehistoric remains.

Owshaw Clough

A small clough where the Stones Bank Brook starts at the confluence of Holden's Brook and Rushtons Brook on Turton Moor.

Aushaw Moss

An upland former moss cutting area, now part of the West Pennine Moors S.S.S.I.

The Turton Reservoirs

A chain of three reservoirs in the Turton area with good walking routes and car park facilities and a cafe at the Jumbles reservoir.

Turton and Entwistle Reservoir

A scenic reservoir partially surrounded by pine woods that give a look of somewhere much further north.

Fox Hill Plantation

A plantation of coniferous trees on the north shore of Turton and Entwistle Reservoir.

Yarnsdale

A small area around a wooded valley where the Cadshaw Brook enters Turton and Entwistle Reservoir.

Yarnsdale Delf

A huge quarry face around the Cadshaw Brook at Yarnsdale just beside the footpath.

Brownfields Quarry

A small 18th Century quarry above Yarnsdale, now overgrown and a good spot for nature.

The Naze

The Naze rises to a plateau above Whittlestone Head and Wayoh Reservoir and is noticeably modified by industry. A large disused quarry and even larger looking spoil create the outline of the hill most often seen.

Walker Fold Woods

Walker Fold Woods is a great little woodland trail with a good variety of trees including evergreen and native species.

Ciggie Tunnel

An old brick-lined tunnel carrying Dean Brook below Walker Fold Road above Bolton.

Raveden Clough

A small wooded valley, scenic with wildlife, part of a larger woodland area.

Roscow's Tenement Clough

A small wooded clough leading up to the open moorland on Winter Hill above Bolton.

Rivington

The County Parish of Rivington is quite large and contains the village, most of the “three lakes”, the pike and parts of Winter Hill as far as the River Douglas near Horwich.

Rivington Pike

Written records of 'Roun Pike' stretch back to 1280, though it is entirely feasible the Pike became part of England's integral beacon defence network over a century earlier under the instigation of the Earl of Chester after the Scottish raids of 1138.

Rivington Hall Wood

An area of woodland and former parkland of Rivington Hall.

Tigers Clough

Tigers Clough is supposedly named after an illegal drinking establishment that once occupied a spot near to the Knoll Bleach Works in the 19th Century, having two tigers on a sign outside.

Jepsons Clough

Jepson’s Clough is a small woodland area with the River Douglas still as a small stream passing through. The rocky clough from which the area gets its name is scenic and leads on to a small waterfall with interesting geological features.

Wilderswood

A small woodland on the slopes of Winter Hill above Horwich.

Wilderswood Plantation

A plantation of beech, alder, Lodgepole and Corsican pines pines on the west side of Wilderswood above Horwich.

Moses Gate Country Park

A large and spacious country park set around the Crompton Lodges and along the River Croal.

Ladyshore

A small post-industrial, nature area in a bend of the River Irwell.

Horrocks Wood

An area of mixed woodland on the slopes of Winter Hill above Bolton, with walking paths throughout and an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife.

Piethorne Valley

Piethorne Valley is an actively farmed area with three large reservoirs and a number of smaller ones. Piethorne Valley is easy to access with a number of hiking trails, moorland and woodland areas. The Pennine Bridleway also passes through the Piethorne Valley.

Hollingworth Country Park

Hollingworth Country Park, located in Greater Manchester, is a cherished green space offering a serene escape from the urban environment.

Naden Valley

Naden Valley, located near Rochdale in the United Kingdom, is a picturesque natural haven that offers breathtaking scenery and outdoor activities.

Red Rock

A rural area of Wigan popular for it's canalside walks, interesting, disused railway lines and woodland.

Harcles Hill

Harcles Hill also known as Holcombe Hill to the north of Bury is an open access area of moorland in the West Pennine Moors S.S.S.I.

Chew Reservoir

Chew Reservoir is located high on the moorland, to the east of Oldham.

The Trinnacle

The Trinnacle is one of the most iconic rock formations located in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester.

Old Warke Dam

Old Warke Dam now forms part of a local nature reserve and is a site of special biological interest (Wet Woodland).

Worsley Woods

Hartshead Pike

Hartshead Pike is a hill to the north of Ashton-under-Lyne, in Greater Manchester, England.

Penistone Hill Country Park

Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth is a great spot for a family day out.

Colden

Colden, nestled near the historic village of Heptonstall in West Yorkshire, England,

The Chevin

The Chevin, a distinctive ridge overlooking the market town of Otley in West Yorkshire, England,

Hardcastle Crags

Sandstone crags overlooking Hebden Beck now part of a National Trust industrial history, nature and hiking trail area.

Withens Clough

A popular hiking area around Withens Clough Reservoir below Stoodley Pike.

Teggs Nose Country Park

Teggs Nose Country Park in Macclesfield is a great place for a day out around the 382m hill, Tegg's Nose.

Alderley Edge National Trust

The National Trust Alderley Edge is a beautiful place to visit, with plenty to do and see.

Kinder Scout

Errwood Hall (ruin)

The ruins of an historic hall, surrounded by hills and woodland walks.

Three Shires Head

A point where the three shires of Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire in a popular hiking area.

Hope Valley

Hope Valley is a stunningly beautiful valley located in the heart of the Peak District National Park.

Anglezarke

Anglezarke is a large moorland area north of Winter Hill with plenty to explore from prehistoric monuments and archaeological remains, to nature trails and lakeside walks.

Lead Mines Clough

Lead Mines Clough is located around a mineral vein that has infilled along a geological fault line. The area was mined extensively in the past and there are obvious bell pits on the higher ground and an excellent example of later mine workings that was restored by volunteers.

High Bullough Wood

A little wood surrounding High Bullough Reservoir, with the ruins of farms and plenty of Bluebells in season.

Stronstrey Bank

A steep and rocky bank along a large geological fault that runs from the north end of Anglezarke Reservoir to Abbey Village.

Lister Mill Quarry

A large, disused quarry beside Anglezarke reservoir. Mostly overgrown with some areas popular for rock climbing.

Great Hill

Great Hill is a notable summit located in Anglezarke in the borough of Chorley, Lancashire, England.

White Coppice

A brilliant area to explore with old mines, open moorland, SSSI and quaint village.

White Coppice Quarry

A small quarry on Dean Black Brook above White Coppice.

Duxbury Woods

A beautiful woodland along the River Yarrow, full of wildflowers in Spring.

Black Coppice

The counterpart to the old White Coppice, Black Coppice sits on Anglezarke Moor above the Stronstrey Bank.

Spitlers Edge

Spitlers Edge is a hill above Anglezarke on one side and Belmont on the other.

Will Narr

Just a stone's throw from the market town of Chorley, Lancashire, lies the hill known as Will Narr.

Longworth Clough

A wooded valley along the Belmont or Eagley Brook that is designated as the Longworth Clough Nature Reserve.

The Hall Wood

A wooded valley below Belmont Village, named for Longworth Hall which stood beside the lane above the wood.

Warton Crag

A little limestone crag area overlooking Morecambe Bay, with a nature reserve, prehistoric monuments and caves.

Pendle Hill

Blacko Hill

Situated in the charming town of Nelson in Lancashire, Blacko Hill stands as a prominent natural landmark that offers captivating views.

Dean Clough Reservoir

A small reservoir with views out to Wiswell Moor and over the Jeppe Knave Grave and the Nick o' Pendle.

Beacon Fell

Beacon Fell is a picturesque hill located in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Lancashire, England.

Horr Gorge

A rocky gorge on the River Darwen with scenic walks along a buried, glacial valley.

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Adlington

The section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal as it passes the town of Adlington with great towpath walks and some interesting old bridges.

Haslingden Grane

A scenic valley studded with the ruins of old farms and industriral archaeology around a chain of three reservoirs.

Tor Hill

A hill above Haslingden with the tor-shape which is uncommon in the area.

Musbury Heights

A steep-sided plateau overlooking Haslingden Grane with an old disused quarry and numerous ruins.

Pendle Sculpture Trail Aitken Wood

A small woodland area with sculpture trail and good views.

West Pennine Moors

Nicky Nook

Moorland hiking area above Wyresdale and Grizedale.

Grizedale Bridge

A small bridge over the Grizedale Brook on the edge of Bleasdale in Lancashire.

Grizedale Brook

A tributary of the Wyre that rises on Stake House Fell.

Leathercoat Wood

A small woodland along the Grizedale Brook as it flows into Grizedale Dock Reservoir.

Holme Wood

A woodland area below Grizedale Bridge, now encompassing Leathercoat Wood and part of Grizedale Brook.

Grizedale Dock Reservoir

Grizedale Dock Reservoir or simply Grizedale Reservoir as it is known.

Brock Bottom

Nestled amidst the enchanting woodlands near Preston, Brock Bottom offers a serene escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Brock Valley Picnic Site

A small car park and picnic area beside the River Brock at Brock Bottom.

Trough of Bowland

The Trough of Bowland is part of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Lancashire, England.

Skippool Creek

At the confluence of the relatively tiny Skippool Creek and the Wyre and along a small stretch of the riverside beside the Blackpool and Fleetwood Yacht Club.

Wyre Estuary Country Park

A country park beside the Wyre Estuary at Cleveleys.