What to do and see in Greater Manchester, England: The Best Scenic Walking Areas

July 26, 2021 Carley Gatson

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom including Piethorne Valley & Reservoir, Fairy Glen, Marple Aqueduct, Delph Donkey, Overdale Park, Douglas Valley Railway Viaduct, Smithills Country Park, Wayoh Reservoir, Southern Cemetery.
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1. Piethorne Valley & Reservoir

Ogden Lane, Newhey OL16 3TQ England +44 1706 881049 http://www.visitrochdale.com/rochdale-all/where-to-go/piethorne-valley-p100181
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Piethorne Valley & Reservoir

2. Fairy Glen

Hall Ln, Appley Bridge, Wigan WN6 9EQ England +44 1695 622794 [email protected] https://www.westlancs.gov.uk/leisure-recreation/parks-and-countryside/parks-and-countryside-sites/fairy-glen-appley-bridge.aspx
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4.5 based on 220 reviews

Fairy Glen

Serene forest area featuring tree-shaded hiking trails & a stream with picturesque cascades. However please do not drive to visit this site. There is no car park at Fairy Glen and on-street parking is very limited. Local police will penalise people who park illegally/irresponsibly on the surrounding roads. If you are looking for a more suitable family day out in the local area then the scenic Beacon Country Park has ample parking and a wide range of facilities catering for all ages.

Reviewed By NorthStar180219

It's just a little 20 minute walk, with a small waterfall and pleasant farmland nearby, lots of wild garlic in summer. I live nearby. I wouldn't go out of my way to go there otherwise unless you can combine with something else. There are no facilities or information boards.

3. Marple Aqueduct

Peak Forest Canal, Marple, Marple, Stockport England http://oldknows.com/visit/marple-aqueduct
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Marple Aqueduct

Reviewed By ajgater - Stockport, United Kingdom

The section of the canal including the aquaduct is lovely with fantastic views over the surrounding countryside and further up to the viaduct, well worth a trip just keep your children close!!!!

4. Delph Donkey

Station Approach, Delph, Oldham OL3 2EF England http://madcyclelanesofmanchester.blogspot.com/2015/08/delph-donkey-line-delph-to-undermill.html
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Delph Donkey

Reviewed By Paul7499 - Chesham, United Kingdom

Great walk in the disused railway line. Good views of Delph, the canal and the viaduct. Spectacular engineering all those years ago!

5. Overdale Park

113 Overdale Road Bredbury Green, Romiley, Romiley, Stockport England
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

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6. Douglas Valley Railway Viaduct

Pendelbury Lane, Wigan England
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3.0 based on 2 reviews

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7. Smithills Country Park

Smithills Dean Road, Bolton BL1 7NP England
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Reviewed By denewton - Manchester, United Kingdom

Free car parking near to the Smithills Hall museum, the country park presents a good range of pathways on what seems to be the old estate. In addition, the formal gardens next to the museum were lovely in bloom to walk around.

8. Wayoh Reservoir

Witton Weavers Way Bl7 0lu, Bolton England
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9. Southern Cemetery

212 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester M21 7GL England

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