Hartshead Pike – The Edge of the Pennines at Dusk
On the side of the Pennines, just a few miles from my hometown of Lees, Oldham, above Ashton-Under-Lyne and Mossley,…
Welcome to our guide to Greater Manchester, a county of surprising contrasts where industrial heritage meets wild, open moorland.
From the dramatic landscapes surrounding Dove Stone Reservoir in Saddleworth to the historic heights of Standedge on the Pennine Way, our guides uncover the hidden beauty on the doorstep of the city and beyond.
Here, we’ve gathered our favourite routes, taking you to memorable spots like Pots and Pans, around the peaceful Walkerwood Reservoir, and up to the panoramic views from Hartshead Pike.
Whether you’re planning a challenging hike on the moors or a family-friendly stroll, our articles are here to help you discover the very best of this fascinating region.
Featured Greater Manchester Articles
Dove Stone Reservoir: An Oldham Lad’s Guide to the Gateway of the Peaks
I grew up with the outline of the Pennines etched into my horizon. Being an Oldham lad, Dove Stone Reservoir…
Greater Manchester Hidden Beauty – Walkerwood Reservoir
I live in the hills yes, in fact an area called Saddleworth as you may probably know. This Pennine hills…
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Canoeing Through Standedge Tunnel, The Longest, Highest, Deepest Canal Tunnel In Britain
This was a day I was really looking forward to. A chance to canoe through Standedge Tunnel. A canal tunnel…
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A Luxurious Stay At Lower Arthur’s Cottage, Greenfield, Saddleworth
A glorious house in a glorious place. Lower Arthur’s Cottage is situated in Greenfield, Saddleworth, Greater Manchester. A place I…
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Peel Tower of Holcombe Hill, Ramsbottom
Peel Tower, also known as Peel Monument, sits high on Holcombe Hill above Ramsbottom. The tower is a memorial to…
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Besom Hill to Bishop’s Park – In Search Of Fossils and Fairies
From our kitchen window we can see Besom Hill quite clearly in the distance. Therefore, we have done this little…
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Castleshaw – Oldham’s Roman Fort
The small hamlet of Castleshaw is situated in Saddleworth which is one of the parishes of Oldham, Greater Manchester, England….
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Tandle Hill Country Park – Royton, Oldham
Tandle Hills of ‘Tangs’ as it is sometimes affectionately known is a recommended park to visit if you live in…
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A Winter Walk Above Dove Stone Reservoir, Saddleworth
Dove Stone Reservoir and the hills surrounding is a magical place that for me holds many memories. Being from Oldham…
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Ogden, Kitcliffe and Piethorne Reservior Walks
Three reservoirs situated between the towns of Oldham and Rochdale, Greater Manchester, above the village of Milnrow. A super walking…
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A Family Walk Up Standedge – Overlooking Saddleworth
Where Yorkshire meets Greater Manchester, Standedge is a rocky outcrop that I have wandered up to many times since I…
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A Walk Over Blackstone Edge and Views Beyond Rochdale
Blackstone Edge and the walks along the Pennines around it are a favourite haunt of mine. In pages past I…
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Hollingworth Lake: A Walk Around “The Weighver’s Seaport”
As an Oldham lad, I’ve spent countless hours navigating the Pennine hills, but there is something uniquely grounding about Hollingworth…
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Pots and Pans, Saddleworth – A Memorable Walk
This must be one of the very first walks my father took me when a young child. I am Oldham…
