Best Walks in Greater Manchester

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  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 1

    GM Ringway Stage 1

    Greater Manchester

    by gmringway

    by gmringway

    3hr 30m / 11.7km
    Stage 1 of the GM Ringway, Greater Manchester's walking trail, from city centre to Sale Water Park.
    Public toilets Refreshments Public transport History Water feature Botanics
  • Preview of Fairytale Trail

    Fairytale Trail

    Clifton, Greater Manchester

    by robg

    by robg

    30 minutes / 1.3km
    Clifton Country Park, Fairytale Trail
    Parking Picnic spot Dog friendly Wheel friendly Child friendly Water feature
  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 6

    GM Ringway Stage 6

    Strines, Stockport

    by gmringway

    by gmringway

    4hr 45m / 13.4km
    A walk between Strines & Marple stations via Mellor Moor & the Goyt Valley with stunning views.
    Water feature Great views Public transport Refreshments Dog friendly History
  • Preview of MediaCity to Deansgate by towpath

    MediaCity to Deansgate by towpath

    Salford, Greater Manchester

    by theurbanwanderer

    by theurbanwanderer

    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.
    Picnic spot Refreshments Dog friendly Great views Child friendly Water feature
  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 9

    GM Ringway Stage 9

    Greenfield, Oldham

    by gmringway

    by gmringway

    7 hours / 20.1km
    This stage connects Greenfield with Newhey and explores the stunning scenery of Saddleworth.
    Dog friendly Great views Hilly & steep Public transport History Wildlife
  • Preview of Hollingworth Lake Step-Free Walk

    Hollingworth Lake Step-Free Walk

    Littleborough, Rochdale

    by gmwalking

    by gmwalking

    1hr 30m / 3.7km
    A circuit of lovely Hollingworth Lake. Fully paved to the halfway point then a well-made dirt track.
    Child friendly Dog friendly Public toilets Refreshments Wheel friendly Great views
  • Preview of Healey Dell Fairy Chapel

    Healey Dell Fairy Chapel

    Greater Manchester

    by graemetod

    by graemetod

    1 hour / 2.4km
    Explore the hidden gem of Rochdale. Set off from Healy Dell Tea Rooms & discover Fairy Chapel, viaducts & disused railway tracks.
    Parking Picnic spot Dog friendly Child friendly Great views Refreshments
  • Preview of A walk around Byrom Hall Woods

    A walk around Byrom Hall Woods

    Lowton, Greater Manchester

    by mrhallorann

    by mrhallorann

    2 hours / 3.3km
    A picturesque stroll around Byrom Hall Woods & Lightshaw Meadows, near Lowton, Greater Manchester
    Wildlife Great views Picnic spot Parking Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 2

    GM Ringway Stage 2

    Greater Manchester

    by gmringway

    by gmringway

    3hr 30m / 10.6km
    A walk between Sale Water Park and Didsbury Village tram stations through the verdant Mersey Valley.
    Great views Child friendly Water feature Public transport Picnic spot Botanics
  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 13

    GM Ringway Stage 13

    Bury, Greater Manchester

    by gmringway

    by gmringway

    6hr 15m / 18km
    A varied wander from Bury to Bromley Cross via the Irwell Valley, Holcombe Hill & peaceful pathways.
    Hilly & steep Great views Public transport Refreshments Water feature Picnic spot
  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 11

    GM Ringway Stage 11

    Littleborough, Rochdale

    by gmringway

    by gmringway

    7 hours / 20km
    This stage is long and challenging, offering lovely moorland walking interspersed with canals, reservoirs and waterfalls.
    Water feature Great views Public transport Hilly & steep Refreshments Child friendly
  • Preview of Salford Quays Circular

    Salford Quays Circular

    Salford, Greater Manchester

    by gmringway

    by gmringway

    2hr 30m / 7.7km
    A step-free sampler of the GM Ringway trail including the Salford Quays waterfront and Ordsall Hall.
    Wheel friendly Public transport Child friendly Water feature History Refreshments
  • Preview of Pennington Flash Loop

    Pennington Flash Loop

    Leigh, Greater Manchester

    by dicko75

    by dicko75

    30 minutes / 1.7km
    An easy to follow route along the paths at Pennington Flash Country Park.
    Public toilets Dog friendly Parking Water feature Picnic spot Child friendly
  • Preview of Birtle- Edenfield-Ashworth

    Birtle- Edenfield-Ashworth

    Greater Manchester

    by benson108

    by benson108

    3hr 30m / 18km
    A walk through the North Manchester countryside.
    Refreshments Dog friendly Great views Hilly & steep Wildlife History
  • Preview of Trinity Baptist Walk

    Trinity Baptist Walk

    Radcliffe, Greater Manchester

    by benbeyondempower

    by benbeyondempower

    1hr 10m / 2.7km
    A wheel friendly wander through 3 local green spaces. Plenty of benches en route and a kids playground too.
    Wheel friendly Public transport Picnic spot Parking Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Alkrington Woods

    Alkrington Woods

    Middleton, Greater Manchester

    by gmwalking

    by gmwalking

    1 hour / 3km
    A moderate walk around Middleton's beautiful Alkrington Woods. Some ups, downs and rough surfaces.
    Botanics History Great views Picnic spot Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 10

    GM Ringway Stage 10

    Newhey, Greater Manchester

    by gmringway

    by gmringway

    5 hours / 18.3km
    This challenging stage explores classic South Pennines scenery including another section of the Pennine Way.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Refreshments Public transport Hilly & steep
  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 5

    GM Ringway Stage 5

    Middlewood, Stockport

    by gmringway

    by gmringway

    4hr 15m / 13.1km
    A walk between Middlewood and Strines stations taking in the history and scenery of Lyme Park.
    Public toilets Picnic spot Refreshments Great views History Public transport

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