There are lots of ways to explore the beautiful outdoors across Tameside to our enjoy parks and open spaces by walking or cycling.

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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.

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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. Download the PDF for the full list for the Summer.

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Sunset on Ridge Hill, Thursday 29 May 2025, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

See the setting sun on this two and a half mile gently paced walk.

‍Where: Staley Way car park, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2QA

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Country Park Round,  Sunday 8 June 2025, 10am – 4pm

A strenuous ten-mile ramble with Paul Nethercott onthe eastern edge of Tameside’s moorland, with steep hills and rough terrain.

‍Where: Oakgates car park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3EP

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‍Lower Brushes Valley Ramble, Thursday 12 June 2025, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Make the most of the long summer evenings on an easytwo mile walk with two small hills around Lower Brushes with Paul Nethercott.

‍Where: Oakgates car park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3EP

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Evening Moorland Walk , Thursday 19 June 2025, 7.15pm– 10pm

Join Paul Nethercott on a strenuous and hilly 2.5 mile walk over Tameside’s eastern moorlands. Crossing slate pit moor.

‍Where: Castle Clough car park, Buckton Vale Road, Carrbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3PJ

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Stalybridge Town & Country Walk , Tuesday 8 July 2025, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

A three and half mile moderate walk with Paul Nethercott around Stalybridge County Park looking at the local history andother points of interest.

Where: Staley Way car park, Huddersfield Road,Stalybridge. SK15 2QA

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Millbrook Moorland Edge , Thursday 24 July 2025, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

A three and half mile moderate walk with PaulNethercott around Stalybridge County Park looking at the local history andother points of interest.

Where: Oakgates car park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3EP.

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Roaches Trail , Thursday 14 August 2025, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

From industrial heyday to wildlifer eclamation, an easy two-mile guided walk.

Where: Lay-by opposite Royal George Hotel, Manchester Road, Greenfield, OL37HX

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Millbrook Heritage Trail, Sunday 17 August 2025, 12noon – 4pm

For National Heritage Week, explore thehistory of the growth of Millbrook and the decline of the cotton industry on atwo-mile walk.

Where: Oakgates car park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook,Stalybridge, SK15 3EP.

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Hike to the Pike and Back, Sunday 28 September 2025, 9.30am – 4pm

An 11-mile strenuous ramble with steep hills to Hartshead Pike returning via Quick Edge & the Lower Tame Valley.

Where: Oakgates car park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3EP.

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You can also find out more about Tameside's Park and Greenspace here.

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