Walking groups and routes near Greater Manchester
Looking for friendly weekend walking groups around Manchester? Search for a group, check its usual walking day and pace, and use these route ideas to help choose where to go together.
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These are route ideas from published sources, not scheduled NextRamble outings. Distances are approximate. Check the original provider’s directions, current access and facilities before using a route, especially if anyone has specific access needs.
Altrincham amble to Dunham Massey
Altrincham and Dunham Massey, Trafford, Greater Manchester
A car-free round walk from Altrincham Interchange to Dunham Massey and back, using a stretch of the Bridgewater Canal towpath and deer park paths, returning by a different path. A bus can halve the distance.
11.2 km / 7 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Not checked yet
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Café
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Altrincham amble to Dunham Massey, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No notice for this route on the National Trust page; property shown as open on the check date.
Route facts from the National Trust; start location from Wikipedia.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Lyme: walk to the Cage
Lyme, Disley, Stockport, on the western edge of the Peak District
A short National Trust walk from the main car park at Lyme up a short, steep grassy hill to the Cage hunting tower, then along the tree-lined Green Drive towards the house.
1.9 km / 1.2 milesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Grass or field paths
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Car parking
View the provider’s route for Lyme: walk to the Cage, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closure shown on the National Trust trail page on the check date. Facility opening times vary.
Route facts from the National Trust; start cross-checked with the Peak District National Park Authority.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Quarry Bank Southern Woods walk
Quarry Bank, Styal, Cheshire (Manchester Airport fringe)
An easy purple-waymarked National Trust loop from the Quarry Bank Mill Yard at Styal through the Southern Woods, crossing a boardwalk and a meadow with a climb before returning to the mill.
2.4 km / 1.5 milesAbout 45 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Boardwalks or wooden bridges
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Café
- Car parking
View the provider’s route for Quarry Bank Southern Woods walk, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No notice for this trail on the National Trust page on the check date.
Route facts from the National Trust Quarry Bank trail page.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Quarry Bank: Arthur's Wood loop
Quarry Bank, Styal, Cheshire (Manchester Airport fringe)
A longer National Trust loop from Quarry Bank Mill through Styal estate woodland and riverside, including roadside sections and views of Manchester Airport's runway.
6.7 km / 4.2 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Steps
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Not checked yet
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Car parking
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Quarry Bank: Arthur's Wood loop, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No notice for this trail on the National Trust page on the check date.
Route facts from the National Trust Quarry Bank trail page.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Torside: Longdendale Trail Miles without Stiles
Torside, Longdendale, near Glossop, Derbyshire (Peak District)
A short there-and-back Access for All section of the Longdendale Trail (Trans Pennine Trail) from Torside car park, passing through a memorial wood to a viewing platform and ponds.
3.4 km / 2.1 milesThere and back
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Not checked yet
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Changing Places toilet
- Car parking
View the provider’s route for Torside: Longdendale Trail Miles without Stiles, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No notice on the PDNPA route page on the check date. Not independently confirmed against Trans Pennine Trail notices.
Route facts from the Peak District National Park Authority Miles without Stiles page.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
How do you turn an idea into a group walk?
- Find a group, or create one for people you already know.
- Start a vote and choose from the researched route ideas, reuse a previous route or suggest your own.
- Check the details, add your date and meeting point, then let the group compare and vote.
The route, current conditions and each walker’s requirements need checking by the organisers. A facility label is useful information, rather than a guarantee that a route suits everyone.
New to walking with a group?
Can I look for walking groups near me?
Yes. Search using your town or full UK postcode, then compare a group’s usual pace, distance and walking day. You can browse public groups without signing in, and create an account when you want to ask to join.
Do I need an existing walking group?
No. Look for a group in your area, or bring friends and neighbours together in a new one. NextRamble helps you compare ideas and vote on your next walk, alongside the conversations you already have elsewhere.
Are there gentle walks as well as longer rambles?
Look at distance, terrain, hills and facilities together. A short route can still have steps or uneven ground. Ask the organisers about anything you need to know before agreeing to join a walk.