GM Ringway Stage 1 - Manchester to Sale Water Park

Bolton Group

We are the Bolton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Bolton Ramblers are featuring the GM Ringway trails that circumnavigate the Greater Manchester boundary and use the routes provided by"Go Jauntly" App.

Saturday, 11 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.9km / 7.4mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.boltonramblers.org.uk

All walks use public transport, please check the current timetables as schedules can change. Please bring a packed lunch and drinks. We recommend suitable clothing and sturdy shoes or boots on all our walks.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 83864 97941
Nearest postcode:: M2 5PD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet outside Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square. Bolton train to Deansgate at 9.21am then walk to Manchester Central Library

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SJ 80605 92478
Nearest postcode:: M33 2LX
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Sale Water Park

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