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GM Walking Festival

The GM Walking Festival 2025 has now finished. Thank you to everyone who took part.

Buggy-friendly
Cafe or pub nearby
Dogs permitted (on a lead)
Toilet facilities
Wheelchair-accessible

Car parking available
Transport via bus
Transport via Metrolink
Transport via train

Easy
On generally well-maintained, level surfaces. Suitable for less confident walkers, families with young children, or those simply looking for a short stroll. Up to 2 miles/3 km.
Leisurely
Mainly on gentle gradients but possibly including steps, stiles, unsurfaced paths or longer distances (up to 5 miles/8 km). Walking boots and waterproof clothing may be useful.
Moderate
May include some steep paths, open country or longer distances (up to 10 miles/16 km). Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing recommended.
Challenging
Suitable for experienced, fit walkers. May involve hills, rough country or longer distances (10 miles/16 km or above). Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing essential.
Multi-stage
Walking routes made up of multiple stages, typically completed over several days or as individual walks.

GM Moving have taken care to ensure that the information regarding walking routes included or linked to on this website is as accurate and up to date as possible but do not accept any liability for errors or omissions. Please note that all walks are undertaken at your own risk. GM Moving are not responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur.

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Easy Moderate Challenging

Syke Walk

Fri 29th May 2026 at 10:00

Living Well Rochdale

Rochdale

4-5 miles

Leisurely Moderate

The Bee Network Canal Walk Appley Bridge to Wigan

Sat 23rd May 2026 at 13:00

Be Well Wigan Council

Wigan

5-6 miles

Leisurely Moderate

The Bee Network Wigan to Appley Bridge Canal Walk

Sat 23rd May 2026 at 10:00

Be Well Wigan Council

Wigan

5-6 miles

Leisurely

The Lines Walk & Talk

Tue 12th May 2026 at 10:45

Bury GP Federation

Bury

1-2 miles

Challenging

The New Wigan Way Walk

Sun 31st May 2026 at 10:00

Be Well Wigan Council

Wigan

8-10 miles

Easy

The Walk with Sisters

Sun 3rd May 2026 at 10:00

BAID

Bury

Less than 1 mile

Challenging

Third of nine walks to complete the West Pennine...

Wed 27th May 2026 at 09:00

Greenmount Village Walking Group

Bolton

10+ miles

Leisurely

This Girl Can Walk

Wed 27th May 2026 at 19:00

Be Well Wigan

Wigan

3-4 miles

Moderate

Todmorden Orchan Rocks and Bridestones

Sat 16th May 2026 at 10:30

Manchester Pedestrian Club

Rochdale

4-5 miles

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Syke Walk

The Bee Network Canal Walk Appley Bridge to Wigan

The Bee Network Wigan to Appley Bridge Canal Walk

The Lines Walk & Talk

The New Wigan Way Walk

The Walk with Sisters

Third of nine walks to complete the West Pennine...

This Girl Can Walk

Todmorden Orchan Rocks and Bridestones