Greater Manchester Walking Festival 2016

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<p>Greater Manchester Walking Festival 2016</p>

<p>Sunday 1st May - Tuesday 31st May</p>

<p>Transport for Greater Manchester are delighted to confirm that the 2nd Greater Manchester walking festival is due to take place this May, with over 200 free, guided walks taking place across all ten districts. They are leading the festival, supported by over 30 walking groups and charities who are delivering the walks.</p>

<p>The festival features some of the best walks in the region; all led by experienced and knowledgable walk leaders. The festival aims to attract a wide audience, from the experienced rambler, to families with young children, to those new to walking or considering it as an exercise to improve health or recuperate from an illness.</p>

<p>This year's Greater Manchester walking festival is about improving people's health, providing uplifting and stimulating experiences - great for mental wellbeing - and generally encouraging everyone to notice and appreciate their local greenspaces on their doorsteps.The festival aims to get as many people as possible across Greater Manchester to fund out how easy - and enjoyable - walking more can be. As well as physical and mental health benefits, walking also helps the environemnt and can make communities happier, friendlier and safeer places.</p>

<p>Most walks are accessible via public transport  and walks take place midweek and weekends, mainly in the daytime bit with the odd evening walk too. All details of wlaks can be found on the walking festival webpage: http://www.tfgm.com/walking/Pages/festival.html</p>

<p>A PDF of the brochure can also be requested via email address walking.works@tfgm.com</p>