Best Walks in Greater Manchester

Walks, England

Explore some of the most beautiful parts of Greater Manchester with these walking routes.

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  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 1

    GM Ringway Stage 1

    Manchester - Sale Water Park

    • 3hr 45m / 12.1km

    Stage 1 is a tranquil, largely traffic-free route from the city centre to Sale Water Park tram stop.

  • Preview of Fairytale Trail

    Fairytale Trail

    Clifton, Greater Manchester

    • 30 minutes / 1.3km

    Clifton Country Park, Fairytale Trail

  • Preview of MediaCity to Deansgate by towpath

    MediaCity to Deansgate by towpath

    Salford, Greater Manchester

    • 55 minutes / 6.8km

    An easy walk meandering the towpath from MediaCityUK to Deansgate via canal. Well laid paths, small hills with cobbles & a pub on the route.

  • Preview of Monton & Worsley (step-free)

    Monton & Worsley (step-free)

    Monton Green, Salford

    • 1hr 55m / 5km

    A fine circular walk to Worsley Village. Good surfaces but 1 or 2 narrow pavements & brief slopes.

  • Preview of Healey Dell Fairy Chapel

    Healey Dell Fairy Chapel

    Greater Manchester

    • 1 hour / 2.4km

    Explore the hidden gem of Rochdale. Set off from Healy Dell Tea Rooms & discover Fairy Chapel, viaducts & disused railway tracks.

  • Preview of A walk around Byrom Hall Woods

    A walk around Byrom Hall Woods

    Lowton, Greater Manchester

    • 2 hours / 3.3km

    A picturesque stroll around Byrom Hall Woods & Lightshaw Meadows, near Lowton, Greater Manchester

  • Preview of Pennington Flash Loop

    Pennington Flash Loop

    Leigh, Greater Manchester

    • 30 minutes / 1.7km

    An easy to follow route along the paths at Pennington Flash Country Park.

  • Preview of Northern's Manchester Music Walk

    Northern's Manchester Music Walk

    Central, Greater Manchester

    • 1hr 20m / 4.5km

    Rail operator Northern presents a walking tour of Manchester's musical heritage curated by author & radio presenter Stuart Maconie

  • Preview of Two Park Loop

    Two Park Loop

    Withington, Manchester

    • 51 minutes / 5km

    A stroll through Ladybarn and Fog Lane Park, South Manchester

  • Preview of Barrow Bridge from Walker Fold

    Barrow Bridge from Walker Fold

    Woodland Trust Smithills Estate

    • 1 hour / 2.3km

    Beautiful walk exploring barrow bridge from Walker Fold car park. Steps along the way and may be muddy in wet weather.

  • Preview of Alkrington Woods Bird Box trail 1

    Alkrington Woods Bird Box trail 1

    Middleton, Greater Manchester

    • 1hr 20m / 3km

    A woodland walk looking out for the bird boxes that were sponsored and fitted by the Friends of Alkrington Woods

  • Preview of Radcliffe Market & Springwater Loop

    Radcliffe Market & Springwater Loop

    Radcliffe, Greater Manchester

    • 1hr 55m / 4.5km

    A lovely jaunt, around local park & nature reserve trails & trees water & wildlife what more can you ask for

  • Preview of Books & Boots, Bowls & Balls

    Books & Boots, Bowls & Balls

    Withington Wellbeing Walk

    • 45 minutes / 2.9km

    A circular amble to explore local green spaces, connect with nature and enjoy being outdoors

  • Preview of Hollingworth Lake Step-Free Walk

    Hollingworth Lake Step-Free Walk

    Littleborough, Rochdale

    • 1hr 30m / 3.7km

    A circuit of lovely Hollingworth Lake. Fully paved to the halfway point then a well-made dirt track.

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