1

Rivington Pike and Castle - 5.26 miles VERY HARD

This is not a simple or an easy route, however its well worth the effort for the wonderful and varied views. It starts with a long tough climb up to the Tower at Rivington Pike with views a...

2

Manchester River Irwell - 10.44 miles HARD

A run from Manchester City Centre out along the Irwell Valley, around a couple of country parks, and back. The run along the river is not the most scenic but the Prestwich Forest Country Pa...

3

Preston's Avenham Park and River Ribble - 8.79 miles MODERATE

A route from the centre of Preston taking in a circuit of pretty Avenham Park and crossing the River Ribble on a couple of traffic free bridges. There is an extension of the route all the w...

4

Avenham Park - 2.03 miles EASY

A short but nice route around Preston's pretty Aveham Park, taking in traffic free bridges over and footpaths alongside the Ribble River. For a longer run simply go around twice or venture ...

5

Ashton Canal and River Medlock - 8.01 miles HARD

This is a run from near Manchester's Picadilly Train Station. To get off the roads the route out of the city is via the Ashton Canal, returning via the Medlock River, Philips Park, and the ...