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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: December 8, 2025

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1. Hollingworth Lake loop from Littleborough

5.00km

00:32

30m

Moderate 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

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

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3. Hollingworth Lake loop from Smithy Bridge

10.6km

01:07

80m

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

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4. Hollingworth Lake loop from Rochdale

18.6km

02:07

70m

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

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5. Running loop from Bagslate Moor

11.4km

01:12

110m

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

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6. Tandle Hill loop from Trub

9.97km

01:08

130m

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

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7. Running loop from Castleton

12.3km

01:18

110m

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

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8. View of Scout Moor loop from Caldermoor

14.5km

01:41

340m

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

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9. Bridge Over the M62 loop from Littleborough

17.2km

02:03

410m

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

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10. The White House Pub – Stoodley Pike Monument loop from Haugh

30.1km

03:21

430m

Hard 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 Smithy Bridge

4. Hollingworth Lake loop from Rochdale

5. Running loop from Bagslate Moor

6. Tandle Hill loop from Trub

7. Running loop from Castleton

8. View of Scout Moor loop from Caldermoor

9. Bridge Over the M62 loop from Littleborough

10. The White House Pub – Stoodley Pike Monument loop from Haugh

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