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Countryside

From sailing or kayaking across beautiful lakes, walking by waterfalls, hiking through wooded valleys or over open moorland, to rock climbing or mountain biking in the magnificent hilly terrain of the South Pennines – there are so many ways to enjoy the diverse beauty of the landscape around Rochdale borough.

Look through the pages in this section to read about walks in the borough, everything from gentle family-friendly strolls in our Green Flag parks and along the Rochdale Canal, to exhilarating high moorland treks in the rugged South Pennines.

Cycling and horse riding trails are just as diverse, giving riders of all abilities somewhere to enjoy their pastime. For golfers and water sports enthusiasts Rochdale, Heywood, Littleborough and Middleton have plenty offer, too.

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Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve

Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve

Once part of the Alkrington Hall estate, this area of mature woodland provides an ideal habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. Informal paths...