GM Ringway Stage 4 - Bramhall to Middlewood

Bolton Group

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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, 10 January 2026

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.7km / 7.9mi
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 89125 84803
Nearest postcode:: SK7 2DU
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Bramhall train station. Bolton train 8.58 change at Oxford Road, for Manchester Piccadilly train station and 9.46 to Bramhall.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SJ 94425 84801
Nearest postcode:: SK12 1UA
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Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Middlewood Train Station

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