Heywood, a region in Greater Manchester, England, features a blend of accessible urban green spaces and proximity to more expansive natural areas. The area is characterized by its varied terrain, including the meandering River Roch, the wooded Cheesden Valley, and open moorland, providing a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. These natural features make Heywood suitable for several sports like jogging, road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, and more.
Heywood offers a range of outdoor activities for…
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20
hikers
3.68km
00:56
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
15.9km
04:19
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5.84km
01:40
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
riders
80.8km
03:44
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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166km
07:24
1,230m
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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33.4km
01:29
260m
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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29
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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runners
21.2km
02:21
290m
290m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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58.8km
06:31
730m
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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14.2km
01:38
230m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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runners
13.4km
01:23
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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102
riders
60.8km
04:48
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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34
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35.0km
02:05
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.3km
01:36
200m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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56.0km
03:29
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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39.9km
03:07
590m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.2km
02:24
380m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41.0km
02:47
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
61.5km
03:30
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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82.3km
05:11
890m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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15
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46.0km
03:02
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
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37.0km
02:16
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Heywood offers opportunities for Jogging, Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features varied terrain, including urban green spaces and natural areas like the Cheesden Valley.
More than 29,000 visitors have explored routes in Heywood on komoot. These routes have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,800 ratings.
Heywood provides several jogging routes, including options within its parks and green spaces. A dedicated guide, Running Trails around Heywood, offers specific routes for exploration.
Road cyclists can find routes in Heywood that feature a mix of flat sections and rolling terrain. The Road Cycling Routes around Heywood guide provides detailed options for this sport.
Hiking opportunities exist in areas like the scenic Roch Valley and the wooded Cheesden Valley. Guides such as Hiking around Heywood and Easy hikes around Heywood detail various trails.
Heywood offers options for mountain biking, with routes that traverse varied terrain. The MTB Trails around Heywood guide provides specific trails for mountain biking enthusiasts.
Gravel biking routes are available in Heywood, utilizing the region's diverse landscapes. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Heywood, outlines suitable paths for this activity.
Yes, Heywood offers routes suitable for beginners and those seeking easier options. For hiking, the Easy hikes around Heywood guide highlights less challenging trails. Parks like Queen's Park also provide accessible paved paths.
Heywood features the River Roch, which leads to the scenic Roch Valley and the wooded Cheesden Valley. Ashworth Moor, located to the north, also contributes to the green belt surrounding the town.
Komoot offers several guides for Heywood, including Running Trails around Heywood, Road Cycling Routes around Heywood, Hiking around Heywood, and Cycling around Heywood. Guides for MTB, easy hikes, and gravel biking are also available.
The official website for Heywood, providing general information, is heywood.org. For broader local services, the Rochdale Borough Council website is also a resource.
A general contact number for Heywood is +1-978-632-3420. For specific local government inquiries, the Rochdale Borough Council can be contacted at 0300 303 8875 or 01706 647474.

