Lace up your walking boots and get your backpack ready because it’s nearly time for a very special weekend of adventure
Find out moreCircle Home Walks
Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity has teamed up with Super League rugby team Salford Red Devils and GM Ringway – Greater Manchester’s walking trail for the launch of a brand new campaign to tackle homelessness in the region.
The Circle Home weekend of sponsored walks will take place from Friday 8 – Monday 11 September, where individuals and groups are invited to take part by signing up to do a sponsored walk along one or more of the 20 stages of GM Ringway – Greater Manchester’s walking trail and pledge a minimum of £1 per mile.
Greater Manchester’s walking trail
About
The GM Ringway is Greater Manchester’s walking trail. Covering all ten boroughs of the city-region, the 300-km trail explores an astonishing variety of natural and historical sites.
Easily accessed by public transport, each of the trail’s 20 stages offers a unique walking experience. The GM Ringway visits some of the region’s most iconic landscapes and also gives residents and visitors the opportunity to explore Greater Manchester’s rich cultural heritage.
The project is led by two charities – CPRE, the countryside charity, Ramblers (Greater Manchester & High Peak Area) – and is supported by a £250,000 Heritage Fund grant.
Using the trail
You can walk the GM Ringway trail either independently or by joining a guided walk. Those who want to walk or wheel part of the trail can also follow one of our shorter or step-free routes. This section of the website also includes some safety tips. Please also note the trail terms and conditions, particularly the fact that any walks undertaken are at your own risk.
The route
The trail route falls into four broad sections, each made up of five one-day stages: the Southern Start-Up, the Exhilarating East, the Noble North, and the Western Wind-Down.
News
Get involved
There are a variety of ways to get involved with the exciting GM Ringway project. As well as joining a guided walk, you might be interested in leading walks yourself. We also have a range of other volunteering opportunities.
Project Partners
