Accessible step-free circular walk at Salford Quays

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.

GM Ringway - Greater Manchester's Walking Trail

Join GM Ringway for a fantastic walk and help to end homelessness in Greater Manchester!

MediaCityUK

Sample the GM Ringway – Greater Manchester’s walking trail – on a leisurely and accessible 4.8-mile circular step-free walk around Salford Quays, as part of Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity’s Circle Home initiative to end homelessness in Greater Manchester.Meet point and start location: MediaCityUK tram stop, Broadway, Salford M50 2EQ (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/A94gYpc8oXGw8G8cA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">view on Google Maps</a>)About this eventJoin GM Ringway for a leisurely and accessible 4.8-mile step-free walk around Salford Quays with experienced and supportive hosts.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 are interested to join 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>. This includes some tips for fundraising, and guidance on how to set up a JustGiving Page, as well as 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.The level, circular route includes an easy section of GM Ringway – Greater Manchester’s walking trail – as well as other local paths. Highlights of the walk, which is also suitable for new or returning walkers, wheelchair-users and families with children, include:– Virtually all of the Salford Quays waterfront– The green oasis of Ordsall Park– The modern architecture of Imperial War Museum North and MediaCity UK– Ordsall Hall, a Tudor manor house and gardens in the heart of Salford.Your hosts will be waiting to greet you at MediaCityUK tram stop at 12:45 ready to head off at 13:00. We expect to finish around 16:00.Whether you're new to this kind of activity, looking for something different to fill your weekend or getting ready to get back on the trails, this is the walk for you. Your walk hosts will be able to answer any questions you might have about walking or taking to the GM Ringway, and support you to complete the walk.Participants are advised to wear trainers or walking boots and appropriate clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is forecast).Walk details:Length: 4.8 miles / 7.7 kmWalk start time: 13.00Meet point and start location: MediaCityUK tram stop, Broadway, Salford M50 2EQ (view on Google Maps)Number of people: up to 20Booking method: By reserving your place on this Eventbrite page . The walk is open to all and there is no charge, but booking is essential. For all events, you are encouraged to pledge a minimum of £1 per mile. If you would like to find out how to set up a JustGiving page for the event, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u6vH757FN3bF5mbM8WT6_8CfYgaEAEbP/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">follow this link</a>. Leader: George SuttonAccess: Via tram at MediaCityUK tram stop. Full joining instructions will be sent to those registering.NOTE: 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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Accessible step-free circular walk at Salford Quays

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