Now on: Greater Manchester Walking Festival throughout May 2019

Although March may be a more appropriate month for it, The Greater Manchester Walking Festival is back for the fifth year this May. Offering some 400 free guided walks exploring towns, cities, the countryside, canals, riversides and parks across Greater Manchester, walks cater to all abilities and interests, from a romp around Alkington Woods, Middleton to a scenic wheelchair-friendly ramble along the Bridgewater Canal. As part of this year’s event, there are three themed walks honouring inspiring women of Rochdale, Manchester and Oldham. The first takes place on Sunday 5 May in Rochdale which starts at the Dame Gracie Fields statue, The Esplanade. On Thursday 9 May there is a walk in Manchester City Centre from the Emmeline Pankhurst statue, St. Peter’s Square, and Sunday 19 May from Annie Kenney statue, Parliament Square, Oldham. The full list of walks is available at the link below so lace up your boots and get involved.

Wed 1 – Fri 31 May, all across Greater Manchester. Full list of walks here: www.gmwalking.co.uk