GM Ringway Stage 1
Manchester - Sale Water Park
- 3hr 45m / 12.1km
- 862
Stage 1 is a tranquil, largely traffic-free route from the city centre to Sale Water Park tram stop.
GM Ringway Stage 2
Sale Water Park - Didsbury
- 3hr 20m / 10.5km
- 549
Stage 2 links Sale Water Park and Didsbury Village tram stations via the verdant Mersey Valley.
GM Ringway Stage 3
Didsbury Village - Bramhall
- 3hr 45m / 11.6km
- 468
This walk follows the pretty Ladybrook Valley via parks, riverside paths and beautiful Bramall Hall.
GM Ringway Stage 4
Bramhall - Middlewood
- 4hr 15m / 12.7km
- 352
This stage takes you from the leafy suburbs into open countryside, with lovely riverside scenery.
GM Ringway Stage 5
Middlewood - Strines
- 4hr 40m / 13.2km
- 335
This scenic route takes you the edge of the Peak District via canals, woods and historic Lyme Park.
GM Ringway Stage 6
Strines - Marple
- 4hr 50m / 13.4km
- 350
This stage explores Mellor Moor and the Goyt Valley with some stunning Peak District views.
GM Ringway Stage 7
Marple - Broadbottom
- 5hr 20m / 14.3km
- 312
This stage includes canals, valleys and Etherow and Werneth Low country parks, with views galore!
GM Ringway Stage 8
Broadbottom - Greenfield
- 7hr 10m / 18.5km
- 243
Route fully open as of September 2026.
GM Ringway Stage 8 Alternative
Broadbottom - Greenfield
- 6hr 40m / 18km
- 115
🚨Route closed as of July 2026 due to wildfires - updates in due course🚨
GM Ringway Stage 9
Greenfield - Newhey
- 7hr 25m / 20.1km
- 233
This hilly stage visits pretty villages and explores the stunning moorland scenery of Saddleworth.
GM Ringway Stage 10
Newhey - Littleborough
- 6hr 45m / 18.2km
- 200
This adventurous stage includes parts of the Pennine Way, scenic reservoirs and a 'Roman Road'!
GM Ringway Stage 11
Littleborough - Norden
- 7hr 5m / 20km
- 196
This adventurous stage offers wide moorland views and includes the spectacular gorge of Healey Dell.
GM Ringway Stage 12
Norden - Bury
- 7hr 30m / 21.1km
- 183
This long but scenic stage includes Knowl Hill, peaceful valleys and a pretty village.
GM Ringway Stage 13
Bury - Bromley Cross
- 6hr 40m / 18km
- 222
This varied route includes the Irwell Valley, views from the Peel Tower, and a hilltop village.
GM Ringway Stage 14
Bromley Cross - Blackrod
- 7hr 40m / 21.6km
- 185
This tough but rewarding stage includes historic Smithills Hall and an ascent of iconic Winter Hill.
GM Ringway Stage 15
Blackrod - Wigan
- 5hr 20m / 16.3km
- 184
This varied route includes a lovely mix of pastureland, waterways and Haigh Woodland Park.
GM Ringway Stage 16
Wigan - Leigh
- 5hr 15m / 16.3km
- 195
This watery walk explores England's newest National Nature Reserve: the Flashes of Wigan and Leigh.
GM Ringway Stage 17
Leigh - Irlam
- 5hr 15m / 16.6km
- 165
This walk visits the peaceful mosslands between Leigh and Irlam – a haven for rare flora and fauna.
GM Ringway Stage 18
Irlam - Altrincham
- 5hr 35m / 17.4km
- 199
This leisurely walk explores the tranquil Bollin Valley & the National Trust's Dunham Massey estate.
GM Ringway Stage 19
Altrincham - Stretford
- 4hr 45m / 15.1km
- 222
On this varied route, you explore the waterways, nature reserves and parks of Altrincham and Sale.
GM Ringway Stage 20
Stretford - Manchester
- 4 hours / 12.6km
- 223
The final stage includes waterside paths, vibrant Salford Quays and historical sites and museums.
