Best walks from Ashton-under-Lyne
MapJump on a train, get off at Ashton-under-Lyne Station and lose yourself in a beautiful hike for the day.
Ashton-under-Lyne Station to Mossley Station
the views down into Mossley were lovely. A walk of two halves: the first uses green spaces between large housing estates, not very scenic and with some litter; the second, through Knott Hill nature reserve, is lovely, with trees, water channels, a golf course and open countryside beneath Hartshead Pike. Field paths can be wet and muddy, the descent into Mossley is steep and slippery and can be overgrown in summer. There are kissing gates and an unusual stile and sunken walled path. Knott Hill Nature Reserve and reservoir is a highlight.
Tough: steep ascents. 5km.
Field paths can be wet and muddy, and the steep descent into Mossley is slippery and can be overgrown in summer. Navigation around the golf course is tricky as paths on the ground do not match the map; keep to the south-east of the stream.
Lunch stop: the Hartshead Inn.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Ashton-under-Lyne Station to Stalybridge Station
A short route mainly on quiet residential streets with a pleasant section through the edge of a park. Easy pavement walking and except on Currier Lane where there are cobblestones. An off-road alternative uses the Ashton Canal towpath.
Easy: 2km, moderate ascents.