Gtr Manchester
319 km / 198 miles
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The GM Ringway is a significant funded project to provide a circular walking trail around Greater Manchester (GM) from the city centre out into the surrounding countryside, with additional links to create a network of around 200 miles of described and accessible trails.
It explores the green spaces, waterways and countryside of all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. Its 20 stages are designed to be accessed by public transport, in most cases a train or Metrolink station. By connecting the communities of the entire city-region, the trail will provide residents and visitors with a low-impact means of accessing and appreciating the area's varied landscapes and heritage. It also aims to enhance public health and reduce GM's carbon footprint by encouraging the use of public transport and active travel.
Designed around existing footpaths, parks and waterways, the GM Ringway connects residents and visitors with the city-region’s rich natural and cultural heritage. Green in every way, all 20 stages of the 200 mile route are easily accessed by public transport.
The trail was established as a permanent resource for Greater Manchester by two charities – CPRE and Ramblers – with the aid of a £250,000 Heritage Fund grant.
After implementation was completed in 2024, management of the trail was handed to a new body, the GM Ringway Association.
All information on this trail is provided by the GM Ringway website.
(August 2026)
Details:
| Path Type: |
Other Paths |
| Attributes: |
Former Railway
Agricultural land
Canal
Lake/Reservoir/Loch
Moorland
National Park
River
Urban
Heritage
Industrial History
Wildlife
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| Start and Finish: |
SJ840980 -
St Peter's Square Metrolink station, Manchester, Gtr Manchester |
| Open Date: |
2022 |
| Web Sites: |
GM Ringway
GM Walking
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