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Shorter walks

For those looking for a walk that samples part of the GM Ringway, our shorter walks are perfect. Covering all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, each walk is accessible by public transport. What’s more, five of the routes are totally step-free.

Walk Grade:  Leisurely

City centre highlights

Est time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Distance: 4.6 miles / 7.5 km

Ascent: 50 metres

Public transport: Tram | Train | Bus

Facilities: Toilet | Pub | Cafe

Walk Grade:  Leisurely

Jumbles Reservoir Circular

Est time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Distance: 2.9 miles / 4.6 km

Ascent: 68 metres

Public transport: Train | Bus

Facilities: Toilet | Pub | Cafe

Walk Grade:  Leisurely

Pennington Flash

Est time: 2 hour 55 minutes (or 1 hour 45 minutes from the car park)

Distance: 5.6 miles / 9 km (or 3.3 miles / 5.3 km from the car park)

Ascent: 58 metres

Public transport: Bus

Facilities: Toilet | Pub | Cafe

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