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Places to Go guides

The Greater Manchester region is a fantastic place for countryside and towns and fascinating places to see. Our Places to Go guides are full of information about great places to go, with lots to see and do!

Whether it's walking or sight-seeing - we've got lots of ideas to help you to get out and about. Our range of FREE destination guides are packed with lots of info on where to go and how to get there using buses, trains and Metrolink trams.

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1 Rivington and the West Pennine Moors
Exhilarating views, an Edwardian estate and rough rugged moors.
2 Hollingworth Lake and the South Pennine foothills
Waterways, wildlife and wonderful views.
3 The Lower Goyt Valley
Woods and water, beautiful bridges and Stockport’s hidden countryside.
4 The Upper Tame Valley and Uppermill
Pretty villages, Pennine landscapes and England’s highest canal.
5 Macclesfield
Exploring the Silk Heritage and glorious Gawsworth.
6 The Hope Valley and Win Hill
Stunning panoramas of peaks, caves and sensational scenery.
7 In and around Bury
Markets and mills, steam trains and stunning scenery.
8 Central Manchester
Cotton mills, canal paths and marvellous free museums.
9 In and around Bolton
Beautiful buildings, pretty parks, history and heritage.
10 Stockport
Hats and hills, mills, museums and markets.
11 Ashton-under-Lyne
Markets and museums, commerce and canals and a glimpse of ancient history.
12 Rochdale
Exploring Rochdale, Healy Dell, toy cars and steam trains!
13 Wigan
Wigan Pier, the way we were, mills, museums and a marvellous country park.
14 Salford Quays
Canals and commerce, history and heritage, museums, football and the arts.
15 Dunham Massey
A canal-side walk and a visit to a great country estate.
16 Lyme Park
Beautiful parkland, woods and moors, panoramic views and wonderful historic buildings.
17 Heaton Park
Fun for all the family in a beautiful parkland setting with stunning views and a fascinating history.
18 Chorlton Ees and Sale Water Park
Wonderful wildlife, water, flowers and fascinating walks in a surprising suburban setting.
19 Oldham
Victorian architecture and a historic past.
20 Greater Manchester Markets
A guide to markets held in every district of Greater Manchester.
21 Greater Manchester's Museum of Transport
Museum guide and public transport information.
Also available:
Exploring Greater Manchester's Green Spaces
Discover the countryside on your doorstep. A guide to exploring nature reserves, woodland, parks and waterways and natural habitat
Connecting People with Places pocket guide
Packed full of useful information about public transport across the whole of Greater Manchester. Click here to order

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