GM Ringway Stage 6 - Strines to Marple

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, 14 March 2026

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.4km / 8.3mi
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 97838 86601
Nearest postcode:: SK22 3AL
what3words:: army.blackmail.pothole

Start time:: 11:00 am

Strines Train Station. Bolton train 9.36 to Manchester Piccadilly for 10.18 to Strines

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SJ 96271 89223
Nearest postcode:: SK6 7DA
what3words:: mystified.tins.assurance

Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Marple Train Station

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