Whether it’s on your own, with family, friends, or your four-legged companion, get out in the fresh air with a walk on Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate.
With miles upon miles of footpaths to explore, there’s a route for every ability from gentle strolls to more challenging trails.
A two-mile circular route that gives you magnificent views for miles around. When you reach Peel Tower, take a minute to catch your breath and admire the changing scenes from across Greater Manchester, the Derbyshire Pennines and over to North Wales.
Pilgrims Cross and Peel Tower circular
This five-mile circular route takes you across rugged moorland passing a number of interesting landmarks along the way. Once you get to the top of Peel Tower, discover beautiful views of the area as well as the Manchester skyline and at certain days in the year, you can go up to the top of the tower itself.
Holcombe and Bull Hill circular
This eight-mile circular route is a superb challenge for most explorers, with some hilly areas and a high ascent to the summit of Holcombe Hill. This is a fantastic walk, and a perfect way to soak in the natural and varied landscape of this beautiful area.
A two-mile circular route that gives you everything, from magnificent views, woodland, riverside rambling, and heritage. Pass through Buckden Wood filled with a variety of precious tree and flower species.
Everyone needs nature and outdoor space, now more than ever, and as a charity we rely heavily on your support and generosity. Your support plays a vital role in allowing us to protect Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate’s natural landscape and rich wildlife for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you enjoy walking, running, bird watching, cycling or horse riding, enjoy spectacular views, woodland, riverside rambling and heritage.
Explore a number of interesting historic sites dotted about the moors, that offer up tales of bravery, determination and even murder.
The perfect place to explore vast moorland and hillside woods with your dog. Find further information and guidance on walking with your dog.
Expanding over a variety of different habitats, Holcombe Moor provides homes to a range of species many of which are only found in these upland areas, and some of which are increasingly rare in the UK.
Find out how the Countryside Team of rangers and volunteers work hard to restore and conserve Holcombe Moor. Learn more about the vital work carried out to increase biodiversity, improve habitats for wildlife, help capture carbon, reduce peat erosion and minimise the risk of flooding.
Discover the work we've been doing to restore, conserve and manage Holcombe Moor’s precious landscape.