There is no better way to really see a place than to travel around it on foot.

The Rochdale Way is a new circular route around the whole of the Borough of Rochdale.

It visits some interesting attractions and passes through some of the area's best-known countryside, as well as some less-well-known areas.

The route in its entirety is some 50 miles long and whilst some hardy individuals may well be able to complete this in a day, for the majority it will be best to split the walk up into shorter sections.

Most of the route is on public footpaths but where public bridleways are available these have been used so that some sections can be used by horse-riders and cyclists.

FOR AN INTERACTIVE MAP OF THE ROCHDALE WAY  SHOWING THE PLACES THAT CAN BE VISITED, CLICK HERE

Copies of the Rochdale Way leaflet are available from Rochdale Tourist Information Centre.

A detailed guide is now also on sale priced £2.50.

Further details available from Rochdale Countryside Service, Tel: 01706 373421.