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The best running trails around Rochdale

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Running around Rochdale is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Rochdale—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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1. Hollingworth Lake loop from Littleborough

5.00km

00:32

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Redbrook Reservoir – Standedge Trig Point loop from Haugh

24.9km

03:01

540m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Hollingworth Lake loop from Rochdale

18.6km

02:07

70m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Hollingworth Lake loop from Smithy Bridge

10.6km

01:07

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Running loop from Bagslate Moor

12.1km

01:16

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Running loop from Castleton

12.1km

01:16

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. View of Scout Moor loop from Caldermoor

14.5km

01:41

340m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Tandle Hill loop from Trub

9.96km

01:07

130m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Tandle Hill loop from Mills Hill

18.4km

02:05

230m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Canal Lock – Todmorden Town Hall loop from Littleborough

26.7km

02:50

180m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Rochdale

1. Hollingworth Lake loop from Littleborough

2. Redbrook Reservoir – Standedge Trig Point loop from Haugh

3. Hollingworth Lake loop from Rochdale

4. Hollingworth Lake loop from Smithy Bridge

5. Running loop from Bagslate Moor

6. Running loop from Castleton

7. View of Scout Moor loop from Caldermoor

8. Tandle Hill loop from Trub

9. Tandle Hill loop from Mills Hill

10. Canal Lock – Todmorden Town Hall loop from Littleborough

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