5. Chadderton Hall Park to Brookdale Park
- Length: 4.75 miles
- Difficulty: Easy
- Is it suitable for young children: Yes
- Dog friendly: Yes
- Facilities: Parking on road or at Chadderton Hall Park, where there are toilets
The best route for rookie ramblers, this four-mile walk along a flat towpath takes the Oldham Way south - down the Rochdale Canal into Failsworth and ending at Brookdale Park on the outskirts of Manchester.
It mixes urban living, industrial heritage and natural greenery, ducking over and under the M60 before rejoining the waterway with its tunnels and locks.
With its easy terrain, this is a good choice for families.
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