You can help the homeless by walking along Greater Manchester’s newest trail this September

Residents are being invited to take a stroll along Greater Manchester’s newest walking trail to raise funds to help the homeless this September. Individuals and groups can sign up to do a sponsored walk along one or more of the GM Ringway’s 20 stages in what will be one of Greater Manchester’s biggest-ever sponsored walks.

Taking place from Friday September 8 to Monday September 11, the Circle Home event is a collaboration between Greater Manchester’s Mayor’s Charity and GM Ringway. Participants are asked to make a minimum pledge of £1 per mile.

The GM Ringway is a 186-mile route which passes through all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester. It’s designed around existing footpaths, parks and open-access land and can be accessed by public transport.

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Across the weekend, the GM Ringway team will offer a series of five Circle Home guided sponsored walks suitable for all ages and fitness levels. While reserving a spot is free, participants will be expected to fundraise for the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity.

Participants can choose from the following sponsored walk routes:

Individuals and groups will also be able to raise funds by walking the trail independently using the free-of-charge Go Jauntly walking and wellbeing app. By the time of the Circle Home weekend, all 20 stages of the GM Ringway – and some shorter and accessible walks based on the trail – will be available on the app.

Andrew Read, GM Ringway’s Project Lead said: “Together, GM Ringway and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity look forward to fostering a sense of community spirit and addressing homelessness head-on through the Circle Home fundraising event. By