There are lots of ways to explore the beautiful outdoors across Tameside to our enjoy parks and open spaces by walking or cycling.
Whether you are looking for a walking route to explore your local area, a fun family activity or want to join a local walking group – there’s never been a better time to get walking in and around Tameside.
Over the next few months there are a series of guided walks below featured below that you may want to join in with walking guide Paul Nethercott.
Sunset on Ridge Hill, Thursday 7th May 2026, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
See the setting sun on this two and a half mile gently paced walk with Paul Nethercott.
Where: Staley Way car park, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2QA
Lower Brushes Valley Ramble, Thursday 19th May 2026, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Make the most of the long summer evenings on an easy two mile walk with small hills around Lower Brushes with Paul Nethercott.
Where: Oakgates car park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3EP
Carrbrook and Millbrook Circular Walk, Sunday 31st May 2026, 11am - 4pm
A 5.5 mile walk along the moorland edge of Carrbrook over to Millbrook and along the canal back to Carrbrook with Paul Nethercott.
Where: Castle Clough car park, Buckton Vale Road, Carrbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3PJ
Evening Moorland Walk, Thursday 11th June 2026, 7:15pm - 10pm
Join.
Where: Staley Way car park, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge. SK15 2QA
Stalybridge Town & Country Walk, Tuesday 30th June 2026, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
A three and half mile moderate walk with Paul Nethercott around Stalybridge Country Park looking at the local history and other points of interest.
Where: Staley Way car park, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge. SK15 2QA
Millbrook Moorland Edge Walk, Thursday 9th July 2026, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Discover the moorland around Millbrook on a moderate 3 mile walk with Paul Nethercott.
Where: Oakgates car park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3EP
Roaches Trail, Tuesday 28th July 2026, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
From industrial heyday to wildlife reclamation, an easy two mile walk with Paul Nethercott
Where: Lay-by opposite Royal George Hotel, Manchester Road, Greenfield. OL3 7HX
2 Park Link Walk, Sunday 9th August 2026, 11am - 3:30pm
A 4.5 mile walk linking Stalybridge Countrypark and Cheethams Park and lots of great Countryside between with Paul Nethercott.
Where: Oakgates car park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3EP
Millbrook Heritage Trail, Sunday 12th September 2026, 12noon - 4pm
On National Heritage Week, explore the history of the growth of Millbrook and the decline of the cotton industry on a two mile walk with Paul Nethercott
Where: Oakgates car park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3EP
Please bring lunch and drinks and wear sturdy footwear such as walking boots. You may need waterproofs and/or sun cream depending on the weather.
For more information please email: greenspace@tameside.gov.uk or call 07923438594
You can also find out more about Tameside's Park and Greenspace here.
