Manchester Now

Discover what’s happening right now.


Trails in Manchester

Discover the wild side of Manchester while trekking in Manchester's countryside. Perfect for day trips or walking holidays.

    • Pennine Bridleway

      Pennine Bridleway

      Nature TrailThe Pennine Bridleway, an important new national trail and the only on of its kind in the north of England, runs through parts of Rochdale. Watergrove Reservoir gives access to the Mary Towneley Loop, a 47 mile circular section of the Bridleway.

    • Peel Tower, Holcombe Moor and Ramsbottom

      Peel Tower, Holcombe Moor and Ramsbottom

      Walking RouteThis (sometimes strenuous) circular walk gives you everything; spectacular views woodland, riverside rambling and heritage.

    • CAMRA Pub Stagger - Deansgate Station

      CAMRA Pub Stagger - Deansgate Station

      Walking RouteCAMRA has produced four "Pub Staggers" to guide you around some of Manchester's finest taverns. They each start from one of the city centre's four main rail stations, meaning there's a convenient starting point nearby no matter where you are.

    • CAMRA Pub Stagger - Piccadilly Station

      CAMRA Pub Stagger - Piccadilly Station

      Walking RouteCAMRA has produced four "Pub Staggers" to guide you around some of Manchester's finest taverns. They each start from one of the city centre's four main rail stations, meaning there's a convenient starting point nearby no matter where you are.

    • Mersey Valley Priory Gardens

      Mersey Valley Priory Gardens

      OutdoorSmall mature area of woodland excellent for bird watching and fungi species. The gardens link up to Sale Water Park via an underpass.

    • Creativity and the City - Contemporary Arts

      Creativity and the City - Contemporary Arts

      Walking RouteManchester has a long history of creativity, and innovation has led the city to be a city of firsts.

    • Bridgewater Way

      Bridgewater Way

      CycleThe Bridgewater Way is a regeneration project that will create a 65km/39 mile leisure route for walkers and cyclists along the historic Bridgewater Canal. Cyclists are now being encouraged to use improved sections of the canal towpath.

    • Mersey Valley Stretford Ees

      Mersey Valley Stretford Ees

      OutdoorAn area of open rough grassland with grazing cattle. There are self guided walks from 3 to 5 km following the yellow arrows marked 3.

    • Trans Pennine Trail

      Trans Pennine Trail

      OutdoorPart of European Footpath E8, the Trans Pennine Trail crosses Britain from Southport to Hornsea. A largely traffic free route for walking, cycling and horseriding it enters Trafford it enters Trafford through Dunham and travels North and East leaving

    • Pennine Bridleway 'Loop' Mountain Bike Day Ride in Littleborough

      Pennine Bridleway 'Loop' Mountain Bike Day Ride in Littleborough

      Walking RouteFancy a new challenge? Then why not "Try a Trail" and have a go at this 10 mile loop from Walsden or extend it to a 20 mile ride by starting from Hollingworth Lake near Littleborough.