For the programme of walks, please visit Greater Manchester and High Peak Area - About the Area Walks (manchester-ramblers.org.uk)
All you need to know about the Sunday Walks using Public Transport from the city centre
The walks are run throughout the year forthnightly on the Sundays when there is not a Coach Rambles excursion. They are opened to all Coach Rambles Members, Area Members, Members wide and Non Members.
Walks on offer are -
1) Strenuous Walk – 10 miles and over often across challenging terrain and with an amount of climbing up to 2,500ft. The pace of the walk is fast/moderate. You must be fit and able to walk at a fast pace for at least 6 hours.
2) Moderate Walk – 7 to 9 miles with one or two climbs. Climbing can be challenging. The pace of the walk is moderate/easy. You must be fit and able to walk at a moderate pace for at least 4 hours)
3) Short Walk – 4 to 6 miles across mostly flat and gentle undulating terrain. Any climbing is kept short and not too steep. The pace of the walk is slow/moderate, and the leader will go at the pace of the slowest walker in the group. You must be reasonably fit to walk at an easy/moderate pace for at least 3 hours.
Note - The Short Walks are for those new to walking in a group, those who have walked in a group in the past but would like to rejoin a group walk and as well as for all members. In addition, the Short Walk is a family friendly walk and children are most welcome and they should be accompanied by an adult (maximum 2 children per adult). If you are bringing a child on the walk for the first time, please contact the Walk Leader prior joining the walk, for further information on the suitability of the walk for your child.
Booking a place on the walks is not required. In the event that a walk will need advance booking, details will be advertised on the Manchester Ramblers website.
Public Transport (bus, train, tram) from the city centre are used to get to the destination start point of all walks. Meet up point for the Walks - This will be either at a train station, bus stop or tram stop. At the train station the leader usually will meet the party at the entrance of the platform of the departing train. Leader will definitely meet the party on the platform at the destination station. For walks by bus or tram, the leader will meet party by the bus or tram stop. definitely meet the party on the platform at the destination station. For walks by bus or tram, the leader will meet party by the bus or tram stop.
Dogs are allowed on the walks and they should be kept on the lead at all times. However, some walks might not be suitable for dogs. You MUST contact the Walk Leader prior to bringing your dog on the walk.
Walking boots and suitable clothes (anorak in wet weather) are essential on all the walks.
All walks are led by volunteer leaders. Many of them have many years of experience leading the Sunday Public Transport Walks and other Manchester Ramblers Groups' walks. If you want need guidance about whether a walk would be suitable for you, please contact Jeff on 0161 766 4683 or Pauline on 0161 448 1821
Call for Leaders - If you are interested to lead a walk, please contact Jeff, 0161 766 4683.
Membership - Walks are opened to the public - Non Members of The Ramblers are most welcome. However, Non Members have a trial of 3 walks and then would need to join membership of The Ramblers. To join the Ramblers, details on the Ramblers website.
What you need so to enjoy the walks
Below is a guide to what you need on a walk. It is not a definitive list but gives you an idea of what to expect.
- Good footwear. Most of our walks will involve various combinations of footpaths, bridleways, tracks, roads, rocks and lumpy boggy moorland. You need to have the right footwear to protect your feet
- Food for lunch. All walks are planned assuming that participants will bring a packed-lunch. Once on the walk there may be nowhere to buy food so ensure that you buy a sandwich in town prior to boarding the train/bus.
- Water or non alcoholic drinks
- Water-proof clothing
- Warm clothing. All our destinations have the potential to be a bit chilly; especially if the wind gets up. It's wise to always have a fleece, hat and gloves in your ruck-sack
- Torch for Winter excursions. It can get dark very early at 4-5.00pm.
Please note that:-
- Footpath issues can be reported direct to the Ramblers via the Pathwatch webpage or app;
- Be nice to your leader! They are trying to make your day enjoyable
Bus/Train/Tram Tickets for Sunday Walks -
Below are some information on travel tickets you would need to get to a walk destination. Uptodate information on tickets available to travel in Manchester and Greater Manchester can be found on the TGM website. On Sundays travel Off peak train fares apply.
The Greater Manchester Railranger Ticket gives unlimited train travel between stations in Greater Manchester rail network
- Wayfarer Ticket gives unlimited train/bus/tram travel. It is an all day ticket that lets you travel wherever you want to places in Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire and Peak District. Wayfarer Tickets are not available from bus drivers but can be bought at train stations and in advance from most local shops/newsagents/garages by asking the shopkeeper to input 'tfgm wayfarer' into his Paypoint Terminal
- The System One Bus and Train Ticket can be bought from the bus driver or at train stations. If you have a TFGM Concessionary pass you pay only for a cheap day return from GM boundary station
Contacts for Sunday Walks -
For information on Manchester Ramblers Area Sunday Walks contact Jeff Lewis 0161-766 4683 and Pauline Brooke 0161 448 1821
For information about Manchester Ramblers Area Wednesday Walks contact John Rattray 07813241766
Feedback and Comments on Public Transport Walks
We aim to make the Public Transport Walks inclusive to everyone irrespective of age over 18 and reasonably fit to walk at least 4 miles. Children under the age of 18 have to be accompanied by an adult before joining a walk (maximum 2 children per adult). Dogs are allowed on walks, however, it might not be suitable for dogs on some routes. You MUST contact the Walk Leader prior joining the walk with your dog. We are grateful for feedback and comments to help us make the walks successful and enjoyable to everyone who take part. Email:
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