The Manchester Public Transport Ramblers group was born out of the Greater Manchester and High Peak Area Walks.
The group organise and lead walks for people who are able to enjoy walking during the week as well as at weekends.
Our walks take place throughout Greater Manchester and the High Peak, but we also venture further afield into Cheshire, Shropshire, and the Sheffield area. We've even enjoyed a coastal paddle at Morecambe Bay and explored the Wirral Peninsula.
As our name suggests, all of our walks are accessible by public transport, so there's no need to drive to enjoy the countryside. Simply join us and discover great walking routes with like-minded people.
No need to book for most walks, you can just turn up unless there are special arrangements in the description. In all cases, please read the walk description for details.
We organise walks on Sunday and Wednesday. On both days we organise moderate and strenuous walks (on Wednesday these were traditionally known as the Short and Long Walks) , whilst on Sunday we may also include a short walk, some of which are open to families with children.
If you have any queries on the Sunday Walks, please contact Jeff Lewis on 0161 766 4683, or regarding Wednesday please contact John Rattray on 07813 241766
Sunday Short Walks
4 to 6 miles across mostly flat or 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. Some short walks are also open to families with children. Children must be accompanied by an adult (maximum 2 children per adult). If you are bringing a child on a walk for the first time and would need more information on the suitability of the walk for your child, please contact Pauline on 0161 448 1821 or email Pauline Brooke
Moderate Walks
6 to 8 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.
Strenuous Walks
9 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.