Walking Routes
Manchester offers walking routes for every ability and interest. Start wherever you are, set your own pace, and discover what the city has to offer.
Walking routes in Manchester
The Manchester Green Trail is a walking circuit made up of 15 routes which circumnavigate the city of Manchester and connect the city’s many beautiful parks, green spaces, waterways and tree lined streets. The Green Trail is a partnership project between The Ramblers, Manchester City Council, Transport for Greater Manchester and Manchester Active.
The Green Trail’s goal is to make a safe, easy walking path through Manchester’s parks and green spaces. This will help more people visit, make these places busier and safer, and encourage everyone to walk more and use cars less. The trail is open to everyone and helps people live a healthier life.
There are also 15 separate leaflets describing each of the 15 stages of the Manchester Green Trail. All are downloadable as PDFs from this page. TRUE?
Manchester: Lets walk! workshop
The Manchester: Let’s Walk! workshop is an in-person interactive workshop aimed at supporting individuals and organisations to encourage and facilitate more walking in workplaces; communities and amongst families and friends. The workshop includes:
– The many benefits of walking
– Barriers to walking and how to address them
– How to set up and promote your walks
– Resources to encourage walking in Manchester
– Plus, the opportunity to share your ideas and learn from others on the workshop
If you’d like to attend a Walking workshop, or for Manchester Active to run a workshop for your organisation, or in your area, then please get in touch at info@mcractive.com.
“A fantastic, informative and enjoyable workshop. Interesting stats and facts, great activities to get us thinking and working together. Really useful solutions to barriers, planning a walk activity and apps and resources to use.” Neighbourhood Community Development Officer.
Manchester parks and green spaces
Manchester has many parks and green spaces for everyone to enjoy. Popular places like Heaton Park, Wythenshawe Park, Alexandra Park and Fletcher Moss Gardens offer open areas to walk, relax and explore. Many parks have historic buildings, gardens, sports areas, wildlife, and community events. Some, like Heaton Park, also host large events and provide chances to learn new skills or volunteer.
More than half of Manchester is made up of parks, woods, river paths and other green spaces.
The city works hard to keep these places clean, safe and welcoming for all.
Manchester aims to make parks active, friendly spaces where people can enjoy nature, take part in events, and improve their physical and mental health. Everyone is encouraged to visit these parks, enjoy the outdoors, and get involved in local activities.
Walking mums club
Walking Mums Club organises weekly walks in Manchester’s parks for new and expectant mothers. These walks are a good way to get fresh air, enjoy nature, and meet other parents. The club is a friendly group where you can talk, share your experiences, and make new friends. Walking together helps with health before and after having a baby. Join us in your local park to connect with other mums and enjoy time outdoors.
Wellness walks
Boost your health with Wellness Walks.
Regular walks can help reduce stress, boost mood, improve heart health, and increase overall fitness—all while enjoying the company of others. Join us for Wellness Walks, designed for all abilities! Choose from:
Indoor walks – Stay active in a comfortable setting with plenty of opportunities to rest.
Outdoor walks – Enjoy fresh air and walking to local green spaces, perfect for relaxation and connection with nature.
Walking with others makes it easier to stay motivated and build healthy habits. No sign-up needed however you can book online or via this link below or on BetterUK app or just turn up and walk your way to better well-being for free!
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