Get Walking Keep Walking » Manchester Walking Programmes http://www.getwalking.org Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:21:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Walk4Life Day 2011 http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/walk4life-day-2011/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/walk4life-day-2011/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:08:02 +0000 mlacey http://www.getwalking.org/?p=5540 Bring your family and friends to this FREE event and join the Ramblers on a 1 mile televised walk to celebrate Manchester’s Walk4Life Day! Afterwards Manchester & Salford Ramblers will be leading a 4-5 mile walk to Chorlton Water Park, returning to Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester.

We will meet at 11am on Sunday 25th September 2011 at Wythenshawe Hall in Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester.

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/walk4life-day-2011/feed/ 0 GET WALKING DAY 2011 – May 14th – THE MANCHESTER GET WALKING RELAY! http://www.getwalking.org/blog/get-walking-day-2011-may-14th-the-manchester-get-walking-relay/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/get-walking-day-2011-may-14th-the-manchester-get-walking-relay/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:48:41 +0000 acrane http://www.getwalking.org/?p=4641 Get Walking Day this year is another joint effort from Get Walking Manchester and the Manchester and Salford Ramblers! – THE MANCHESTER GET WALKING RELAY!

This year will be covering the whole of Manchester from north to south by leading 2 walks. The north walk starts from Heaton Park and the South Walk from Wythenshawe Park – both walks finish in Piccadilly Gardens where we can meet up and celebrate our achievements.
Both walks are split into bite sized sections so whatever your ability you can join us for some or all of the walk.

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North Manchester Route

The Lord Mayor will be launching the Northern walk at Heaton Park

Starting: From the top car park (called Active Zone Car Park) in Heaton Park at 10.15 am, meeting at 10.00am

Access

By metro: Heaton Park Metro station – walk into park opposite the station (Gate 13) turn first left walking upwards towards the Car Park at St Margaret’s entrance (signposted horticultural centre, bowling greens, 10/15 min walk).

By car: turn into St Margarets Road (right coming from Manchester) go straight up about 100 yards, entrance on right, car park on left. £1.50 charge payable on Saturday.

By bus: 135, 137, 138 from Manchester. Bus stop Heywood Road, walk down to St. Margarets Road, walk up road and enter Heaton Park through entrance on right. Meeting point on the left.

Leaving:
Crumpsall Park, Visitors Centre 11.30am

Queens Park, park entrance next to Hellfire Club, Queen’s Road 12.30pm

To finish at Piccadilly Gardens approx 1.45 pm

South Manchester Route

Councillor Glyn Evans will be launching the Southern route at Wythenshawe Hall

Starting: from Wythenshawe Hall in Wythenshawe Park at 10am. Meeting at 9:45am. Bus 101 Wythenshawe Park. Parking is £1.

Leaving:
Chorlton Park, Visitors Centre 11.20am
Platt Fields Park – Visitors Centre 12.40pm
Whitworth Park, Whitworth Art Gallery 1.25pm
To finish at Piccadilly Gardens approx 2.10pm

For more information contact Netty on 0161 232 3101 or email your enquiries to annette.bell@ramblers.org.uk

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/get-walking-day-2011-may-14th-the-manchester-get-walking-relay/feed/ 0 Chatterbox Walking Group http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/chatterbox-walking-group/ http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/chatterbox-walking-group/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 10:39:46 +0000 mlacey http://www.getwalking.org/?p=4294 Manchester’s latest Get Walking programme starts on Friday 6th May. Join us for 4 weeks of great walks suitable for all starting from St Mark’s Church, Booth Hall Road, Charlestown – M9 7BL. The walk is between 11:30-13:00.

ALL WELCOME.

For more information contact Netty on 0161 232 3101/07979 693 029.

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/chatterbox-walking-group/feed/ 0 ‘The Park’ Walking Group http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/the-park-walking-group/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/the-park-walking-group/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:28:17 +0000 mlacey http://www.getwalking.org/?p=4104 Manchester’s latest Get Walking programme starts on Thursday 10th March. Join us for 4 weeks of great walks suitable for all starting from ‘The Park’ Medical Centre, 434 Altrincham Road, Northenden M23 9AB. The walk is between 10:00-12:00.

ALL WELCOME.

For more information contact Netty on 0161 232 3101/07979 693 029.

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/the-park-walking-group/feed/ 0 Stretford to Urmston! Next M&S Walk! http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/stretford-to-urmston-next-ms-walk/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/stretford-to-urmston-next-ms-walk/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:20:50 +0000 acrane http://www.getwalking.org/?p=4080 Come and Join us for the next .. Manchester and Salford Ramblers Walk! Tuesday 8th March 10.30am

Meet at Stretford Metro station (Edge Lane, M32 8HN) for a 5 mile walk along the Mersey Valley and into Urmston Meadows!

This Ramblers Walk is a flat 5 mile walk led by Get Walking, Outreach Officer Netty Bell. It is ideal for beginners and anyone who hasn’t been on a Ramblers walk and looking to take the next step!

Please note: this is a linear walk!!! There are buses at the end of the walk back to Stretford Metro or Manchester City Centre.
Please contact Netty for more information
Annette.bell@ramblers.org.uk
0161 232 3010 / 07979693029

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/manchester-blog/stretford-to-urmston-next-ms-walk/feed/ 0 The Roby Walking Group http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/the-roby-walking-group/ http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/the-roby-walking-group/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:18:55 +0000 mlacey http://www.getwalking.org/?p=3849 Join us for 4 weeks of great walks suitable for all starting from The Rody on Dickenson Road, Longsight M13 0NG. Walks start on Wednesday 2nd Februay and takes place between 09:45-12:00.

ALL WELCOME.

A chance to enjoy some nice walks and meet new people!

For more information contact Netty on 0161 232 3101/07979 693 029

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/the-roby-walking-group/feed/ 0 Devas Street Walk http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/devas-street-walk/ http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/devas-street-walk/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:11:35 +0000 mlacey http://www.getwalking.org/?p=3288 Join us for 4 weeks of great walks suitable for all starting from Devas Street (AQA Reception), M15 6EX. Walks start on Thursday 13th January and takes place between 12:15-13:00 (30 Minute Walk Only).

ALL WELCOME.

A chance to enjoy some nice walks and meet new people!

For more information contact Jen on 0161 232 3106/07979 693 038

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/devas-street-walk/feed/ 0 North Manchester Walk http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/north-manchester-walk/ http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/north-manchester-walk/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:49:46 +0000 mlacey http://www.getwalking.org/?p=2911 Join us for 4 weeks of great walks suitable for all starting from The Gallery Restaurant, North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, M8 5RB. Walks start on Wednesday 3rd November and takes place between 12:30-13:15.

ALL WELCOME.

A chance to enjoy some nice walks and meet new people!

For more information contact Jen on 0161 232 3106/07979 693 038

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/north-manchester-walk/feed/ 0 Levenshulme Health Group Walks http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/levenshulme-health-group-walks/ http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/levenshulme-health-group-walks/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:28:51 +0000 mlacey http://www.getwalking.org/?p=2534 Join us for 4 weeks of great walks suitable for all starting from Levenshulme Library, Cromwell Grove, M19 2QE. Walks start on 6th September and takes place between 12:30-14:30.

ALL WELCOME.

A chance to enjoy some nice walks and meet new people!

For more information contact Netty on 0161 232 3101/07979 693 029

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/levenshulme-health-group-walks/feed/ 0 Manchester Science Park – Lunchtime Walks http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/manchester-science-park-lunchtime-walks/ http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/manchester-walking-programmes/manchester-science-park-lunchtime-walks/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:25:21 +0000 mlacey http://www.getwalking.org/?p=2530 Join us for 4 weeks of great lunchtime walks starting from the Cafe in the Park, Manchester Science Park, Lloyd Street North, Hulme, M15 6SE. Walks start on 18th October and takes place between 12:30-13:00.

ALL WELCOME.

A chance to enjoy some nice walks and meet new people!

For more information contact Netty on 0161 232 3101/07979 693 029

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