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).

Download a trail guide, or pick up a copy of these leaflets and many more, at our Tourist Information  and Countryside Centres

 Lets Go for a Walk Leaflets

• Alexandra Park (pdf leaflet)
• Crompton Moor (pdf leaflet)
• Daisy Nook (pdf leaflet)
• Dovestone Reservoir (pdf leaflet)
• Dunwood Park (pdf leaflet)  (Guided walks are not available here)                                            
• Glodwick Lows (pdf leaflet)
• Leesbrook (pdf leaflet)
• Stoneleigh Park (pdf leaflet) (Guided walks are not available here) 
• Strinesdale (pdf leaflet)  
• Tandle Hill (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)

Saddleworth Village trail guides

• Delph Village Trail (pdf leaflet)
• Diggle Village Trail (pdf leaflet)
• Dobcross Village Trail (pdf leaflet)
• Uppermill Village Trail (pdf leaflet)