Exploring Stockport on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Stockport. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Etherow Country Park loop — Manchester

5.35km

01:26

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Marple Locks – Marple Aqueduct loop from Marple Bridge

6.62km

01:48

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ernocroft Wood – Keg Woodlands Waterfall loop from Compstall

3.77km

01:02

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Mellor Moor Trig Point – Mellor Cross loop from Marpleridge

6.88km

01:55

140m

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Carr Wood Local Nature Reserve – Bramall Hall loop from Bramhall

7.27km

01:52

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. River Mersey – Waterfall in Abney Hall Park loop from Cheadle Heath

6.27km

01:36

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. The Boars Head – Middlewood Way loop from Fiveways

7.25km

01:53

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Middlewood Way loop from Rose Hill Marple

6.95km

01:47

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Weir on the River Tame – River Tame Pond loop from Woodley

5.61km

01:29

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Goyt Hall Farm – River Goyt Waterfall loop from Little Moor

7.34km

01:56

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Stockport

1. Etherow Country Park loop — Manchester

2. Marple Locks – Marple Aqueduct loop from Marple Bridge

3. Ernocroft Wood – Keg Woodlands Waterfall loop from Compstall

4. Mellor Moor Trig Point – Mellor Cross loop from Marpleridge

5. Carr Wood Local Nature Reserve – Bramall Hall loop from Bramhall

6. River Mersey – Waterfall in Abney Hall Park loop from Cheadle Heath

7. The Boars Head – Middlewood Way loop from Fiveways

8. Middlewood Way loop from Rose Hill Marple

9. Weir on the River Tame – River Tame Pond loop from Woodley

10. Goyt Hall Farm – River Goyt Waterfall loop from Little Moor

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