Walking Weekends Join Our Free Guided Walks Routes to Suit All Ages and Abilities
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Greater Manchester Walking Weekends Join our free guided walks Routes to suit all ages and abilities Join us for a wonderful weekend 16-18 September 2016 of walking adventures21-23 October 2016 WELCOME iscover where Welcome to Greater Manchester Walking For our autumn Walking Weekends Weekends, a series of fun, free, guided we’re delighted to be working with the buses can take you walks taking place across the region over a following partners: Manchester and number of weekends in autumn and spring. Salford Ramblers, Bury Council, City Following the huge success of the Greater of Trees, Oldham Council and Oldham Manchester Walking Festival, we’ve teamed Community Leisure. up with local walking groups once again to We’d like to say a big thank you to these create more opportunities for people to get groups and their experienced walk active in Greater Manchester. leaders, who will be guiding you on your The first of our Walking Weekends will take walking adventure. place this autumn, with 40 walks to choose We look forward to working with more from over two weekends. Many of the walks walking partners in other areas of Greater follow existing trails and routes, of varying Manchester for our spring Walking lengths and difficulties. Weekends in February and March and for All of the walks are easy to get to by public our annual Walking Festival in May 2017. transport, so there’s no reason not to Enjoy the walks and we’ll see you on jump on a tram, train or bus and explore the trails! somewhere new. Carragh Teague, In this booklet you’ll find the walk details, Walking Coordinator, including the date and time they take Transport for Greater Manchester place, where they start and finish, how long they are, and a brief description of For more information, to order more The new way to find direct bus services to each route, so you can decide whether brochures, or provide feedback, it’s for you. contact us on: 0161 244 1145 where you want to go, view bus stops and There’s no need to book on most of our [email protected] walks, just turn up at the right time on the download timetables. day, make sure you’re wearing sensible clothing and comfortable shoes and pack some water and refreshments, depending tfgm.com/route-eplorer on how long your chosen walk is. Access it wherever you are 3 Welcome WALKING KEY Safety and Guidance What to wear and bring Things to note Please wear comfortable and sturdy shoes or Many of the walks in this brochure are boots for all walks. accessible to people with limited mobility. We can’t guarantee the weather, so be sure to However, it is recommended that you bring a waterproof coat or jacket in case it rains. check with the walk organiser prior to a walk if you have any specific requirements, Car parking available Dogs permitted (on a lead) If it’s sunny, pack a hat and some sun cream, including wheelchair access, or if you are especially for those longer walks. It’s also a unable to step over stiles. good idea to bring water and a snack, as not all walks offer opportunities for refreshments. Please arrive 10 minutes before a walk Toilet facilities Wheelchair accessible begins so that you can locate the group and be ready to start the walk at the right time. Health and safety Walks may also be cancelled or modified Cafe nearby Buggy accessible due to adverse weather conditions, All walks are undertaken at your own risk. Walk so please ring the contact number listed leaders take every care to ensure that the walks to make sure the walk is taking place. are undertaken in a safe manner. Transport for Picnic area Greater Manchester and walk leaders are not It is advisable to check the meeting location responsible for any accidents or injuries that in advance with the organiser. may occur. Walking grades EASY On well maintained flat surfaces FAIRLY EASY On slight gradients and possibly some uneven paths MEDIUM On uneven or unsurfaced paths with some steep gradients and possible steps or stiles CHALLENGING Suitable for experienced walkers, longer distance with mixed terrain and gradients 4 5 4 5 3 16-18 SEPTEMBER 2 21-23 OCTOBER 6 GREATER MANCHESTER 1 BURY N WALKING WEEKENDS 7 8 11 9 31 10 19 OLDHAM 30 33 32 18 Find a walk near you 29 28 17 20 SALFORD 23 24 Walks 1-6: Bury Village Link Walks 23-33: Salford Trail 21 Trail (Pages 10-13) (Pages 28-33) 27 Walks led by Bury Sport and Walks led by Manchester 26 Physical Activity Service and Salford Ramblers 25 22 Walks 34-39: Trafford Walks 7-11: Oldham 16 12 'Heritage Trees Trail' ‘Let’s Go For A Walk’ (Pages 34-37) (Pages 14-17) Walks led by City of Trees 34 15 Walks led by Oldham Council and Oldham Community Leisure MANCHESTER /GMWalkingFestival 39 38 35 36 Walks 12-20: Manchester's www.tfgm.com/walking Green Corridor 37 (Pages 18-23) [email protected] Walks led by Manchester and Salford Ramblers TRAFFORD Walks 21-22: Manchester City Centre (Pages 24-25) 14 Walks led by Manchester 13 and Salford Ramblers 6 7 What'S on What'S on What's on Walk name Walk route Page Walk name Walk route Page Friday 16 September Friday 21 October 2016 Greenmount Village to Walshaw Bury Village Link Trail 11 Holcombe to Hawkshaw Bury Village Link Trail 12 Alexandra Park Historic Walk and Talk Oldham 'Let's Go For A Walk' 15 Alexandra Park Historic Walk and Talk Oldham 'Let's Go For A Walk' 15 Canal Walk Manchester City Centre 25 From Chetham's to Spinningfields Manchester City Centre 25 Sale Water Park and Priory Gardens Trafford 'Heritage Trees Trail' 35 The Parks of Sale Trafford 'Heritage Trees Trail' 36 Saturday 17 September 2016 Saturday 22 October 2016 Greenmount Village to Bury Village Link Trail 11 Ainsworth, Affetside to Hawkshaw Bury Village Link Trail 13 Rowlands Road Dovestone Edges Oldham 'Let's Go For A Walk' 16 Cross Key Circular Oldham 'Let's Go For A Walk' 15 Philips Park to Clayton Vale Manchester's Green Corridor 20 Levenshulme to Debdale Park Manchester's Green Corridor 19 Around Fletcher Moss Park Manchester's Green Corridor 21 Queens Park and Irk Valley Manchester's Green Corridor 19 Media City Salford Trail 31 Worsley Woods Salford Trail 29 Walkden Loopline Salford Trail 31 Peel Park Salford Trail 29 Peel Park and the Meadows Salford Trail 32 Clifton Country Park Salford Trail 29 Trans Pennine Trail Trek Trafford 'Heritage Trees Trail' 37 Longford Park to Sale Water Park Trafford 'Heritage Trees Trail' 35 Sunday 23 October 2016 Sunday 18 September Park Farm, Nangreaves to Rowlands Road Bury Village Link Trail 13 Holcombe, Ramsbottom and Park Farm Bury Village Link Trail 12 Dovestone Reservoir Oldham 'Let's Go For A Walk' 16 Tandle Hill Oldham 'Let's Go For A Walk' 16 Boggart Hole Clough Manchester's Green Corridor 21 Heaton Park Manchester's Green Corridor 19 Chorlton Water Park to Wythenshawe Park Manchester's Green Corridor 22 Debdale Park to Clayton Manchester's Green Corridor 20 Ardwick Green to Whitworth Park Manchester's Green Corridor 22 Monton Green Salford Trail 29 Blackleach Country Park Salford Trail 32 Kersal Moor Salford Trail 30 Salford Quays Salford Trail 32 Kersal Dale to Bury New Road Salford Trail 30 Wellacre Country Park and Trafford 'Heritage Trees Trail' 37 Urmston Meadows and Old Ees Brook Trafford 'Heritage Trees Trail' 36 Jack Lane Nature Reserve 8 9 Bury Village Link Trail BURY VILLAGE Greenmount Village Greenmount Village LINK TRAIL to Walshaw to Rowlands Road Friday 16 September, 1:30pm Saturday 17 September, 11am Walk overview: A walk taking in three Walk overview: An interesting walk villages, the ruins of Tottington Mill and beginning through some of the Kirklees a string of mill ponds with an abundance Valley Nature Trail, before crossing Meet one of our walk leaders of associated wildlife. The walk follows open countryside and heading down some of the Kirklees Valley Nature Trail. into Summerseat, across the River Irwell Name: Jean Foster After a short rest at the War Memorial & East Lancashire Railway. The walk in Walshaw, the walk then returns to then briefly joins the Irwell Sculpture “ After retiring in July 2015 I was keen to be more active so Greenmount Village, ending at the Toby Trail before heading up towards joined some walks in the Bury and Rochdale areas. A walk leader Carvery (opposite Greenmount school), Walmersley Road where walkers can was leaving the area and I was offered the role on the basis that where walkers can stop for refreshments. rest at the Nabbs Farm Cafe. The walk I had a good knowledge of the routes and the people who regularly Distance: 5-6 miles (MEDIUM) ends at the Toby Carvery (opposite attended. ‘I Will If You Will’ provided training and I took to it like the Greenmount Old School). Meeting point: Greenmount Old School. a duck to water. Since then I have led walks in other parts of the Distance: 5 miles (MEDIUM) borough and helped develop new walks around Bury. Public transport: Bus stops nearby. Meeting point: Greenmount Old School. What I enjoy most about being a walk leader is preparing for the walk. Two of my weekly Public transport: Bus stops nearby. walks always start from the same place, but it's important to vary the route and I use this as an opportunity to mix it up.