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Easy hikes and walks around Tameside

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Exploring Tameside 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 Tameside. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 23, 2025

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1. Crime Lake – Fairbottom Branch Canal loop from Waterloo

4.68km

01:13

30m

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

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2. Ancient Forest Path – Borough War Memorial Obelisk loop from Gee Cross

6.09km

01:48

180m

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

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3. Hartshead Pike Tower loop from Hurst Cross

6.40km

01:48

140m

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

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4. Reddish Vale Viaduct – Large Tree loop from Circular Road Estate

6.76km

01:47

60m

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

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5. Ancient Forest Path – Great Wood loop from Broadbottom

6.19km

01:46

140m

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

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6. Gorton Upper Reservoir loop from Reddish Bridge

5.60km

01:26

20m

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

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7. Moss-Covered Forest Path – View of Walkerwood Reservoir loop from Millbrook

5.64km

01:35

120m

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

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8. Hiking loop from Micklehurst

5.83km

01:34

70m

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

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9. Hiking loop from Broadbottom

5.27km

01:29

110m

100m

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

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10. Buckton Castle Ruins and View loop from Micklehurst

5.65km

01:45

210m

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

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Easy hikes and walks around Tameside

1. Crime Lake – Fairbottom Branch Canal loop from Waterloo

2. Ancient Forest Path – Borough War Memorial Obelisk loop from Gee Cross

3. Hartshead Pike Tower loop from Hurst Cross

4. Reddish Vale Viaduct – Large Tree loop from Circular Road Estate

5. Ancient Forest Path – Great Wood loop from Broadbottom

6. Gorton Upper Reservoir loop from Reddish Bridge

7. Moss-Covered Forest Path – View of Walkerwood Reservoir loop from Millbrook

8. Hiking loop from Micklehurst

9. Hiking loop from Broadbottom

10. Buckton Castle Ruins and View loop from Micklehurst

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