Greater Manchester

-     10easy-going walks of 2 to 5 miles

-     Stunningscenery: parks, nature reserves, waterways and urban fringe countryside

-     Easyparking and public transport

-     Refreshmentstops

-     Suitabilityfor dogs

-     Gainaccess to all routes in the book via the OS Maps App

The great city of Manchester, its metropolitan surroundings andurban fringes provide the setting for the ten splendid short walks, whichembrace the city centre, the green spaces and blue corridors of GreaterManchester, and the scenic countryside within easy reach of the city. Beginningamid the grand architecture in the historic heart of Manchester,the opening walk is a station-to-station route to the modern steel and glassbuildings of Media City in rejuvenatedSalford Quays. Excellent Transport for Greater Manchester connections are usedto whisk walkers by tram, train and bus to locations from Wigan to Stockport and Ramsbottom to Altrincham.

InWigan, old miners’ paths and railway trackbedslead you through the waterscapes of The Flashes on a walk with an unexpectedlyrural feel. Pennine views are the objective on the TurtonTower ramble from Jumbles Country Park. Explore the Irwellvalley on foot then return from Ramsbottom via steam train, or enjoy thelakeside cafés at Hollingworth in a lovely shore circuit. Routes at Dove StoneReservoir and Etherow Country Parkenable you to experience Manchester’scorner of the Peak District. Four rural pubs and a National Trust café dot theroute through the landscaped deer park of DunhamMassey, and you can follow winding nature reserve trails around the oasis of Sale Water Park.

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