A relatively easy walk to Rivington Pike and back, although some may find it steep in places the views are often spectacular.
Length: 7.49Km (approx.)
Difficulty: Easy
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.
Length: 7Km (approx.)
Difficulty: Moderate
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.
Length: 4.5Km (approx.)
Difficulty: Easy (difficult optional)
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.
Length: 4Km (approx.)
Difficulty: Easy
A short walk up to the ruins of historic Harrock Old Windmill on Harrock Hill with a short loop to the summit for views.
Length: 4Km (approx.)
Difficulty: Easy
A little walk up to the old quarry ruins on Musbury Heights, with optional exploring.
Length: 5Km (approx.)
Difficulty: Moderate
A pleasant and easy stroll around Calf Hey Reservoir taking in good views and ruined farmsteads.
Length: 2.5Km (approx.)
Difficulty: Easy
A short and easy stroll round the Dean Clough Reservoir and back up through the small pine woods.
Length: 3.36Km (approx.)
Difficulty: Easy
A short walk that’s good with dogs, around the Roddlesworth Woods and down the river below Halliwell Fold Scar.
Length: 3Km (approx.)
Difficulty: Moderate
A short walk with a bit of woodland, beside the reservoirs at Roddlesworth with optional bridge over waterfall cascade - weather and water-levels permitting.
Length: 3Km (approx.)
Difficulty: Easy
Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.
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