festival website<\/a>, where they can filter routes based on location, distance, grade and facilities such as cafes and toilets.<\/p>\n![\"Two](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1745331731_809_0_GM-Walking-Festival-returns-for-May-2025-with-more-than-400-free-events-across-Greater-Manchester..jpeg\")
There are pram and wheelchair-friendly options too (Image: GM Walking Festival)<\/p>\n
Highlights of this year\u2019s festival include:<\/p>\n
Bolton<\/p>\n
Dawn Chorus Birdsong Walk on Sunday May 4, 8am<\/p>\n
Hosted by Woodland Trust \u2013 Smithills Estate<\/strong>Experience the magic of morning birdsong with expert guide Stuart Fraser on this peaceful walk through beautiful woodland. Perfect for beginners and nature lovers alike, no bird knowledge needed, just curiosity.<\/p>\nBury<\/p>\n
Burrs: The Northern Hinterland on Tuesday May 6, 1.30pm<\/p>\n
Hosted by Friends of Burrs & Incredible Edible BrandlesholmeGet off the beaten track and discover the hidden corners of Burrs Country Park with a friendly local guide. Expect riverside paths, secret trails and stories that bring Bury\u2019s past to life.<\/p>\n
Manchester<\/p>\n
Be Active, Be Vibrant or Just Be on Wednesday May 21, 11am<\/p>\n
Hosted by Abbey Hey Walkers<\/strong>Join a warm and welcoming over-50s walking group on a relaxed weekly stroll. Whether you\u2019re a regular walker or just fancy some fresh air and company, you\u2019ll be made to feel right at home.<\/p>\nOldham<\/p>\n
Mindfulness Walk on Monday May 19, 10.30am<\/p>\n
Hosted by Oldham Libraries<\/strong>Take a break from busy life on this calming walk from Failsworth Library. Led by a nature guide, it\u2019s all about slowing down, noticing the little things, and reconnecting with yourself outdoors.<\/p>\nSalford<\/p>\n
Steps Against Stigma, Wednesday May 14, 6pm<\/p>\n
Hosted by Jaksworld CharityJoin this powerful walk around Salford Quays and be part of a community opening up about mental health. A walk with purpose, connection, and real conversation.<\/p>\n
Tameside<\/p>\n
Fit After 40, Saturday May 10, 10am<\/p>\n
Hosted by MenopauseYourWay<\/strong>Walking your way through menopause? This empowering walk is for you – gentle, friendly and full of support for women looking to boost mood, strength and confidence.<\/p>\nTrafford<\/p>\n
Sale Moor Wellbeing Walk, Thursday May 15, 12.30pm<\/p>\n
Hosted by Sale Sharks Foundation<\/strong>Fresh air, local parks, and friendly faces, this walk is all about feeling good and getting moving. Stay for a post-walk cuppa and get to know your neighbours in a relaxed, welcoming space.<\/p>\nWigan<\/p>\n
Exploring Low Hall, Sunday May 11, 10am<\/p>\n
Hosted by Friends of Low Hall Nature Reserve<\/strong>Step into Wigan\u2019s hidden gem, this nature reserve walk is ideal for all ages and abilities. Come and discover local wildlife, scenic paths and a friendly group to explore with.<\/p>\nFor more of the latest What’s On news, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It will be \u2018bigger than ever\u2019 with organised walking groups taking you along scenic canals, through country parks…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":41287,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8813],"tags":[748,12232,393,4884,2465,485,10968,5006,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-41286","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-manchester","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-days-out","10":"tag-england","11":"tag-great-britain","12":"tag-manchester","13":"tag-manchester-family","14":"tag-things-to-do-manchester","15":"tag-tourism","16":"tag-uk","17":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114382068182490043","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41286","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41286"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41286\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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GM Walking Festival returns for May 2025 with more than 400 free events across Greater Manchester(Image: GM Walking Festival)<\/p>\n![\"GM](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1745331730_655_0_GM-Walking-Festival-returns-for-May-2025-with-more-than-400-free-events-across-Greater-Manchester..jpeg\")
The free walking groups are open to anyone (Image: GM Walking Festival)<\/p>\n