Walking
There are countless walks around Oldham and the surrounding countryside just waiting to be discovered.
From a leisurely stroll along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal towpath, to a hill walk in the uplands at Crompton Moor there’s something for everyone. The Oldham Way and two national trails, the Pennine Way and Pennine Bridleway, provide great long distance routes too.
If you are looking for a family friendly walk, try our ‘Lets go for a walk’ scheme, showcasing 9 of Oldham’s fantastic parks and countryside sites. This joint initiative from Oldham Council and Oldham Community Health Services offers a great way to have fun and get active and also includes free guided walks (contact Gaynor Keane 07870857972 for details).
Take a look at the New Heritage Trails and Family Orientated Quest for the Castleshaw Valley.
South Pennines Walk and Ride Festival usually takes place during September. Exploring the Saddleworth Villages and surrounding countryside, moorland, canals, reserviours and packhorse trails.
Download a trail guide, or pick up a copy of these leaflets and many more, at our Tourist Information and Countryside Centres
- Alexandra Park (pdf leaflet)
- Chadderton Hall Park (no leaflet available at present)
- Daisy Nook (pdf leaflet)
- Dovestone Reservoir (pdf leaflet)
- Tandle Hill (pdf leaflet)
- Dunwood Park (pdf leaflet)
- Glodwick Lows (pdf leaflet)
- Stoneleigh Park (pdf leaflet)
- Strinesdale (pdf leaflet)
- Waterhead (pdf leaflet)
Countryside trail guides
- Crompton Moor trail (pdf leaflet)
- Crompton Moor History trail (pdf leaflet)
- Glodwick Lows Local Nature Reserve trail (pdf leaflet)
- Moorgate Quarry Trail (pdf leaflet)
- Saddleworth Circuit
- Saddleworth Cycle and Horse Trail
- Saddleworth Rail Trail
- Delph Village Trail (pdf leaflet)
- Diggle Village Trail (pdf leaflet)
- Dobcross Village Trail (pdf leaflet)
- Uppermill Village Trail (pdf leaflet)
Audio trail guides
Heritage Trails, Roman Forts and Castleshaw Quest
Oldham Famous Faces
Carl Cox
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Eric Sykes
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Sir Winston Churchill
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Christopher Biggins
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Annie Kenney
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Phillip Schofield
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