On average one walk a month will be a public transport-based walk.
Frequently they will be accessed by train and sometimes trams,
coaches and buses. Using public transport means that we reduce the pollution
that can damage the countryside that we love, and also reduce the traffic through
already very busy roads in National Parks.
Many Sunday services are funded by GMPTE who will be quick to
withdraw the subsidy if they perceive that services are under-used, therefore
our use can help preserve a train service to an otherwise isolated community.
When travelling by train, you may be better off to take
advantage of the Rail Ranger, Daysaver and Wayfarer tickets. (This is
definitely useful for linear walks from one railway line to another.)
For walks within Greater Manchester (System One area), try the Bus/Train
Daysaver, or Tram/Bus/Train Daysaver, or the Rail Ranger. The Wayfarer
is valid in areas outside of the Greater Manchester System One area for
trains, trams and most buses. (Prices correct at 4th September 2008)
For local public transport information - see www.gmpte.com
For train info - see www.nationalrail.co.uk
WAYFARER - Scratch off - buy in advance or at ticket offices
It's a one day ticket that you pre-purchase and self-date on your
selected day of travel. The tickets are valid all over Greater Manchester and
parts of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire and the Peak District.
Wayfarer lets you travel by bus, by train and by tram - after 09:30 weekdays
and anytime Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. You can buy Wayfarer tickets
from some Post Offices, staffed railway stations and GMPTE Travelshops (at bus
stations or Piccadilly Gardens) throughout the area. In our experience, the
full range may only be available at the Travelshops.
Prices - Adult £9.20 (NB Weekend Adult no longer available)
RAIL RANGER - buy at the station booking office
or, if that's closed, on the train.
Rail Ranger
Unlimited travel within Greater Manchester after 09:30 on weekdays
and all day at weekends and Bank Holidays. Use it until the last train home
or 02:30 the next morning, whichever is sooner. Includes FREE travel on on the
City Zone of Metrolink.
£3.80 per day for adults
£1.90 per day for children under 16.
FREE travel for accompanied children under 5.
Available at the station, or on the train if the station booking
office is closed.
Evening Rail Ranger - ideal for coming to Pub Meets!!
Unlimited evening travel after 18:30. Use it until the last train
home or 02:30 the next morning, whichever is sooner. Includes FREE travel on
the City Zone of Metrolink.
£1.90 per evening for each adult or child
NOTE - In the GMPTE area Cheap Evening Returns are available
at half the Cheap Day Return Price, and in most cases they're cheaper than the
Evening Rail Ranger.
FREE travel for accompanied children under 5.
Available at the station, or on the train if the station booking
office is closed.
DAYSAVERS - buy from drivers or ticket offices on the day
Bus & Train........£5.00
For one day's unlimited travel throughout Greater Manchester on
any bus and train and the City Zone of Metrolink, the bus and train Day Saver
is the answer. Available from 09:30 Monday-Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday
and Bank Holidays. Valid until midnight.
Bus & Metrolink........£5.50
The combination of unlimited daily travel on any bus and Metrolink
gives you quick and easy access throughout the region. Available from 09:30
Monday-Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. Valid until midnight.
Train & Metrolink........£6.00
The combination of unlimited daily travel on train and Metrolink
gives you easy access to all areas within Greater Manchester. Available from
09:30 Monday-Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. Valid until
midnight.
Bus, Train & Metrolink........£7.00
1 Ticket that gives you complete access to one of the best integrated
public transport systems in the country, one day's unlimited travel on any bus,
train or Metrolink. Available from 09:30 Monday-Friday and all day Saturday,
Sunday and Bank Holidays. Valid until midnight.
Walks involving Preserved and Tourist Railways
Several walks have taken place making use local local Preserved
and Tourist Railways such as the East
Lancashire Railway and the Ravenglass
and Eskdale Railway.
If a walk is going to involve travelling on one of these lines,
advance notice of train times and fares will be given on the walks
page.
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