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Edgworth, Turton Bottoms & Chapeltown

Walk leaders :  Malcolm C and John G Grading of walk :  Moderate Walk details :  The walk is about 5 miles of easy walking with one short gradient using field footpaths, tracks and roads (briefly) through woodland, by stream sides and reservoirs, and on moorland fringes with wide views. It is suitable for dogs and there is […]

Gorton Reservoir Circular

Walk leaders :  Terry W & Peter W Grading of walk :  Easy Walk details :  Starting at one of the entrances to Sunny Brow Park in Gorton, some 3 miles from central Manchester, this is an easy walk of 4.5 miles, taking about 3 hours, including our lunch break. It follows the first part of the Gorton […]

Bridges over the Mersey

Walk leader :  Peter T Grading of walk :  Moderate Walk details :  After a walk around Spike island we head to the West bank where the old transporter bridge was sited and then we cross the Mersey on the through-arch Silver Jubilee bridge which was built in 1961.We can also see the double-webb lattice girder railway bridge […]

Huddersfield Canal

Walk leader : Patrick P Grading of walk :  Easy Walk details :  This is a flat 5/6 mile scenic walk along a section of the Huddersfield Canal from Greenfield to the Stanedge Tunnel entrance at Diggle. The tow paths are wide and well established. Sturdy trainers should be adequate for this walk, weather permitting. This is a […]

No walk programmed

No walk programmed at the moment. If you would like to offer a walk on this date please contact Colin (email: general@outonsunday.co.uk or by WhatsApp) Thanks.

Helmshore, Musbury Valley and Tor

Walk leaders :  Malcolm C and John G Grading of walk :  Moderate Walk details :  We start this 5 mile walk by walking on a track up the secluded and beautiful Musbury valley below prominent Musbury Tor. There is then a steady pull up from the brook to join the Rossendale Way which runs on the moorland […]

Paul Brown’s walk – New Moss Wood

Walk leader :  Dave H Grading of walk :  Easy Walk details :  In memory of Paul Brown, a long-time member of OoS who passed away in August 2023, I will be leading a short circular walk, stopping off at New Moss Wood where Paul's ashes have recently been scattered. It will be a chance for us to […]

Fleetwood to Bispham

Walk leaders :   Bernard M and Stephen M Grading of walk :  Easy Walk details :  Our walk from Fleetwood to Bispham in Blackpool, is an easy, flat walk of approximately 8 miles along the promenade. As this is a linear walk, we'll meet in Bispham and get the tram to Fleetwood which is where we begin […]

Ramsbottom circular – This walk is cancelled

Walk leader :   Linda M Grading of walk :  Moderate Walk details :  This is a 5 1/2 mile circular walk starting and ending at Ramsbottom Station, taking in Holcombe and Summerseat. The walk takes us through woodland, along the banks of both the River Irwell and Holcombe Brook.  It contains some moderate inclines, especially […]

Weekend away: Ilkley, West Yorkshire

"On Ilkla Mooar Baht 'at" This year's Out on Sunday weekend away will be in Ilkley, West Yorkshire from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd September. Ilkley is a popular destination for walkers and is particularly famous for its moorland, known as Ilkley Moor. That said, it is a lovely spa town which boasts good shopping, […]

No walk programmed

No walk programmed at the moment. If you would like to offer a walk on this date please contact Colin (email: general@outonsunday.co.uk or by WhatsApp) Thanks.

Styal Woods and the Bollin Valley

Walk leaders :  Cliff B & Colin C Grading of walk :  Moderate Walk details :  This is a lovely 5.4 mile woodland walk, especially at this time of year with many of Styal Woods’ magnificent trees starting to display their autumn colour. We will meet at Styal Mill visitors centre and head towards the picturesque Styal […]