GM Ringway Stage 3 - Didsbury to Bramhall

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
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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 the “Go Jauntly” App.

Saturday, 13 December 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.6km / 7.2mi
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 84946 91140
Nearest postcode:: M20 6WE
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Didsbury Village tram stop. Bolton train to Deansgate, tram (East Didsbury line) to Didsbury Village.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SJ 89125 84803
Nearest postcode:: SK7 2DU
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Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Bramhall Train Station

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