Walks in the British Landscape

A fairly easy walk on mostly good paths around the Naden Valley and its reservoirs - marked moderate as some may find parts steep.

A short and easy walk round the shoreline of Turton and Entwistle Reservoir, taking in views across the water.

A short walk through Redisher Wood to see the waterfall, then up out of the woods and back along Redisher Ridge, with good views and an interesting ruined farmstead along the way.

A relatively easy walk to Rivington Pike and back, although some may find it steep in places the views are often spectacular.

A short walk around a section of Smithills Hall Park, following the route of the old mining tramroads and taking in the ‘lost’ Kitchen Garden and the ruins of the Gardener’s Cottage.

A short and easy stroll around the Upper Rivington Reservoir with views of Winter Hill and the Pike, a possible Roman road and a couple of ornamental waterfalls after rain.

A short walk around the interesting and scenic Piethorne Valley with a selection of historic ruins, reservoirs and bluebells if you’re lucky

A nice circular up the River Dane to the historic Panniers Pool at Three Shires Head (or Three Shire Heads as it once was known); talking in good views of the surrounding hills and the small waterfalls below Pannierspool Bridge.

A nice circular up the River Dane to the historic Panniers Pool at Three Shires Head (or Three Shire Heads as it once was known); talking in good views of the surrounding hills and the small waterfalls below Pannierspool Bridge.

A nice circular up the River Dane to the historic Panniers Pool at Three Shires Head (or Three Shire Heads as it once was known); talking in good views of the surrounding hills and the small waterfalls below Pannierspool Bridge.

A relatively easy walk to Rivington Pike and back, although some may find it steep in places the views are often spectacular.

Probably the best waterfall walk on a managed trail - payment required but it’s worth it for the well-kept viewing platforms and stairs up the rocky cliffs.

A short easy loop around Brinscall Woods and ruins with views down the Hatch Brook waterfall and optional stream scramble to view from the foot of the falls.

A short and easy stroll around the Upper Rivington Reservoir with views of Winter Hill and the Pike, a possible Roman road and a couple of ornamental waterfalls after rain.

A short walk up to the ruins of historic Harrock Old Windmill on Harrock Hill with a short loop to the summit for views.

A little walk up to the old quarry ruins on Musbury Heights, with optional exploring.

A pleasant and easy stroll around Calf Hey Reservoir taking in good views and ruined farmsteads.

A short and easy stroll round the Dean Clough Reservoir and back up through the small pine woods.

A short walk that’s good with dogs, around the Roddlesworth Woods and down the river below Halliwell Fold Scar.

A short walk with a bit of woodland, beside the reservoirs at Roddlesworth with optional bridge over waterfall cascade - weather and water-levels permitting.

Probably the best waterfall walk on a managed trail - payment required but it’s worth it for the well-kept viewing platforms and stairs up the rocky cliffs.

A short walk around an area with a long history from prehistoric to present, visible on the ground.

A scenic walk with an interesting lost village, returning along a section of the River Lickle.

A short walk along the River Dee taking in views of the Arten Gill viaduct, some fossils and a visit to Ibbeth Peril, or nearly if the water’s too high.

A short but deadly explore around Hodge Close and Parrock Quarry with flooded quarry tunnel and dangerous cliffs.