Hosted GM Ringway walk from Wigan to Leigh

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 scenic walk and help to end homelessness in Greater Manchester!

Wigan North Western Station, Wallgate, Wigan WN1 1BJ

Join us for 10-mile linear walk on Stage 16 of the GM Ringway – Greater Manchester’s walking trail – as part of Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity’s Circle Home initiative to end homelessness in Greater Manchester.Meet point and start location: Wigan North Western Station, Wallgate, Wigan WN1 1BJ (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/yDPjt8sdcG6zyeyS7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">view on Google Maps</a>)End location: Leigh Bus Station, King Street, Leigh WN7 4LP (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/TAFn8q7wh6BbyYcG7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">view on Google Maps</a>)About this eventJoin us for a scenic 10-mile walk from Wigan to Leigh on Stage 16 of the GM Ringway walking route, a 300-km walking route that takes you around all ten Boroughs of Greater Manchester.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">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 walk connects Wigan and Leigh town centres via England’s newest National Nature Reserve. The reserve – officially, the ‘Flashes of Wigan and Leigh’ – was formally designated in October 2022 in recognition of the area’s natural beauty and immense ecological importance.Highlights include:– Wigan’s historic industrial sites including Trencherfield Mill and the site of Wigan Pier, made famous by George Orwell– The Leigh Branch of the Leeds &amp; Liverpool Canal, including a delightful section running between two of the largest flashes (lakes formed as a result of mining subsidence)– Some lesser-known countryside, including the fringes of Three Sisters country park and the mixed woodland of Viridor Wood– Lightshaw Meadows, an area of grassland that has been designated as an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) thanks to its rich variety of flora and fauna– Pennington Flash, nationally renowned for its birdlife, and the second-largest body of water in Greater Manchester.Participants will need to wear trainers or walking boots and appropriate clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is forecast). Please also bring a packed lunch or a snack and a drink. Walk details:Length: 10.1 miles / 16 kmWalk start time: 10amMeet point and start location: Wigan stations WN1 1BA <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/53%C2%B032'38.7%22N+2%C2%B038'00.6%22W/@53.544087,-2.6345933,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0xbe3ff8b76e8219fd!7e2!8m2!3d53.5440867!4d-2.633499?shorturl=1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">View start point on Google maps</a>Number of people: up to 30Booking 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: Dr. Andrew ReadGrade: Moderate - the route is almost totally level and most paths are of good quality, though there may well be muddy or damp sections. Because of the varied terrain, the overall walk 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">other events</a> that are suitable for all users.Access: All stages of the GM Ringway can be accessed by public transport. This stage links Wigan and Leigh, connected by frequent bus services. 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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