Greater Manchester Pathfinder Guides 95

From Tranquil nature reserves and historic estates to dramatic moorlands and lush wetlands, the routes showcase the region's diverse landscapes. Enjoy scenic river valleys, canal towpaths, mosslands, and the fringes of the Peak District - all accessible by train, tram, or bus for car-free adventures.

Walks range from easy family circuits at Moses Gate and Heaton Park (3 miles) to challenging 10-11 mile hikes like Watergrove Horseshoe, Winter Hill, and Saddleworth Moor. Colour-coded sections include ten short 'green' walks, ten half day 'blue' routes, and eight longer 'orange' outings.

Highlights feature Broadbottom's Etherow Valley circuit, Didsbury's Trans Pennine Trail. Marple Aqueduct, wildfowl at Pennington Flash, RHS Bridgewater, panoramic views from Tandle Hill, and historic Dunham Massey. Other gems include Hindley's windmill, Chat Moss peat bogs, and stunning vistas from Mellor Moor.

-28 outstanding walks - short walks, half-day rambles, and full-day hikes
-Walks ranging from 3 to 14 miles
- Walks graded by distance and difficulty - easy, moderate, and challenging, based on: Terrain, Elevation and remoteness
-OS Explorer map extract with route overlay and turn-by-turn instructions for every walk
-Packed with essential information per walk: start/finish position, parking, distance and time, terrain, OS Explorer and Landranger map sheet numbers, GPS waypoints, Places of interest and historical notes, Exceptional photography of scenes from walks.