Victoria Park Guest House

GM Ringway Stage 1

Follows old field boundaries and green corridors around Greater Manchester's outer edge, mostly flat with gentle undulations through mixed farmland and urban fringe. **Not suitable for buggies** – expect stiles, narrow paths, and potentially muddy sections. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock. Worth doing for surprising pockets of countryside sandwiched between suburbs, offering a different perspective on the city's green belt and connecting communities via quiet paths most locals don'

GM Ringway Stage 20

Follows mostly flat to gently undulating terrain through Greater Manchester's green spaces and canal towpaths, connecting Reddish Vale to Stockport town centre. Suitable for older children comfortable with longer distances, but not buggy-friendly due to uneven surfaces and canal-side sections. Dogs welcome on leads, particularly near livestock and wildlife areas. Offers an accessible slice of the Greater Manchester Ringway's urban-edge walking, showcasing how green corridors thread through the c

GM Ringway Stage 19

Follows field paths, canal towpaths and quiet lanes through South Manchester's surprisingly green fringe, linking Gatley to Stockport with gentle gradients throughout. Not suitable for buggies due to stiles and uneven field edges, but older children who can manage 15km will enjoy spotting wildlife along the River Mersey sections. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth doing for its unexpected rural pockets so close to Manchester's suburbs, plus excellent pub stops in Cheadle village.

Trans-Pennine Trail (Ashton-upon-Mersey to Stockport)

GM Ringway Stage 2