Hosted Circle Home kick-off walk from Salford Red Devils’ AJ Bell Stadium

The GM Ringway is Greater Manchester’s walking trail. Covering all ten boroughs of the city-region, the trail explores an astonishing variety of landscapes, including parks, waterways and beautiful countryside.Easily accessed by public transport, each of the trail’s 20 stages offers a unique walking experience. The GM Ringway visits some of the region's most iconic landscapes, including historic canals, the Mersey Valley, the Peak District National Park, the South and West Pennines, and the new 'Flashes of Wigan and Leigh' National Nature Reserve.

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AJ Bell Stadium

Join the team from GM Ringway – Greater Manchester’s walking trail – for a 3.5-mile circular walk from Salford Red Devils’ AJ Bell Stadium, to kick off the Circle Home initiative to end homelessness in Greater Manchester.Meet point : AJ Bell Stadium (outside the ticket office), 1 Stadium Way, Eccles M30 7EY (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/f74qCWpXXRgP2ijx8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">view on Google Maps</a>)About this eventJoin us for a leisurely 3.5-mile circular walk from the Salford Red Devils’ AJ Bell Stadium, to kick off the Circle Home initiative to end homelessness in Greater Manchester.At the end of the walk, participants will have the opportunity to watch the second half of the game against Warrington Wolves and feel part of a united effort to tackle homelessness. Walkers can also enjoy a victory lap around the stadium at half time, giving a celebratory feel to the launch of this weekend campaign of Circle Home.This walk will form part of the ‘Circle Home’ event, which is the city-region’s biggest-ever sponsored walk. Organised by the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity, it will include a weekend of walking to raise much-needed funds to help support people experiencing homelessness in Greater Manchester.If you sign up to this guided walk, please support the fundraising effort for Circle Home; you can sign up <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/circle-home-tickets-662842739477?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">via the Eventbrite page here,</a> and <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z7a9S4iwn1WRrS0g7mkOD0azHbg0_kMb" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">you can find some additional resources here</a>. These include some tips for fundraising, guidance on how to set up a JustGiving Page, and some supporter assets to help champion the event on the day. You can reach out to Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity if you would like more information (enquiries@gmmayorscharity.org.uk). Together, we can end homelessness.Walk highlights include:- A stroll along the Manchester Ship Canal, which played such a vital role in the growth of Salford and Manchester- St Catherine’s Churchyard in Barton-on-Irwell, burial place of the Ship Canal’s founder, Marshall Stevens- Views of the famous Barton Aqueduct, the only ‘swing aqueduct’ in the world- A canal-side approach to the AJ Bell Stadium, home of Salford Red Devils RLFC.Participants will need to wear trainers or walking boots and appropriate clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is forecast). Please note that this walk, while almost totally level, is not wheelchair or pushchair-friendly, but we are promoting <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/gm-ringway-greater-manchesters-walking-trail-18515842931" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">other events</a> that are suitable for all users.The stadium is served by the number 100 bus to and from Manchester City Centre, the Trafford Centre and Warrington, while buses 10 and 67 also run nearby. There is also plenty of parking at the stadium.Walk details:Length: 3.5 miles / 5.6 kmWalk start time: 18:30Walk end time: 20:10Meet point and start location: AJ Bell Stadium (outside ticket office), 1 Stadium Way, Eccles M30 7EY (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/f74qCWpXXRgP2ijx8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">view on Google Maps</a>)Number of people: up to 40Booking method: By reserving your place on this Eventbrite page. The walk is open to all and there is no charge, but booking is essential.Leader: Dr Andrew ReadNOTE: Photographs will be taken during the day which may be used in future publicity, publications or on websites. If you’d prefer for your photo not to be used, please let one of our walk leaders know on the day and try and make sure you are not included in photos being taken.

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Hosted Circle Home kick-off walk from Salford Red Devils’ AJ Bell Stadium

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