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Best Long-Distance Hikes near Rochdale

We track 13 routes that match this search near Rochdale. They average 84.9 km and 1,878 m (6,161 ft) of ascent.

That is 8 percent of the 163 routes we map near Rochdale. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 84.9 km against 17.7 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 1,878 m (6,161 ft) on average versus 390 m (1,280 ft) across the wider area.

Multi-day paths, normally walked in stages, with the accommodation and waymarking to support them. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

Expert

The Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail

England · United Kingdom

Distance
101 km
/ 63.0 mi
Elevation gain
2,357 m
Typical duration
27 hr
  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Long-distance path
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Airedale Way

England · United Kingdom

Distance
76.5 km
/ 47.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,683 m
Typical duration
20 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
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Bronte Way

England · United Kingdom

Distance
70.7 km
/ 43.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,555 m
Typical duration
18 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
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Burnley Way

England · United Kingdom

Distance
65.2 km
/ 40.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,433 m
Typical duration
17 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
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Calderdale Way

England · United Kingdom

Distance
81.6 km
/ 50.7 mi
Elevation gain
1,795 m
Typical duration
21 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
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Kirklees Way

England · United Kingdom

Distance
122 km
/ 75.9 mi
Elevation gain
2,688 m
Typical duration
32 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
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Mary Towneley Loop

England · United Kingdom

Distance
72.0 km
/ 44.8 mi
Elevation gain
1,585 m
Typical duration
19 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
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Pendle Way

England · United Kingdom

Distance
72.0 km
/ 44.7 mi
Elevation gain
1,584 m
Typical duration
19 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
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Rochdale Way

England · United Kingdom

Distance
77.8 km
/ 48.3 mi
Elevation gain
1,711 m
Typical duration
20 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
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Rossendale Way

England · United Kingdom

Distance
67.0 km
/ 41.6 mi
Elevation gain
1,474 m
Typical duration
17 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
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Bradford Millennium Way

England · United Kingdom

Distance
76.1 km
/ 47.3 mi
Elevation gain
1,674 m
Typical duration
20 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
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Oldham Way

England · United Kingdom

Distance
68.3 km
/ 42.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,503 m
Typical duration
18 hr
  • Long-distance path
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Cheshire Ring Canal Walk

England · United Kingdom

Distance
153 km
/ 95.1 mi
Elevation gain
3,368 m
Typical duration
41 hr
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
The Ribble Valley Jubilee TrailEngland101 km2,357 m27 hrExpertApril to October
Airedale WayEngland76.5 km1,683 m20 hrExpertApril to October
Bronte WayEngland70.7 km1,555 m18 hrExpertApril to October
Burnley WayEngland65.2 km1,433 m17 hrExpertApril to October
Calderdale WayEngland81.6 km1,795 m21 hrExpertApril to October
Kirklees WayEngland122 km2,688 m32 hrExpertApril to October
Mary Towneley LoopEngland72.0 km1,585 m19 hrExpertApril to October
Pendle WayEngland72.0 km1,584 m19 hrExpertApril to October
Rochdale WayEngland77.8 km1,711 m20 hrExpertApril to October
Rossendale WayEngland67.0 km1,474 m17 hrExpertApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with The Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail, Kirklees Way, Rossendale Way. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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