This route is a non-typical ascent of Cathedral Mountain that traverses very technical, steep, and bushy terrain along the way. The trail between North Needle and Coliseum in particular is very technical and requires route-finding skills (as is the case along much of the route). There is little water available except for a tarn immediately to the north of Coliseum Mountain.

The peaks traversed in order are: Lynn Peak, The Needles, Coliseum Mountain, Mount Burwell, before reaching Cathedral.

Relevant trip reports of two separate sections of the route:

The GM Ringway is Greater Manchester’s walking trail. Covering all ten boroughs of the city-region, the 300-km trail explores an astonishing variety of natural and historical sites.

Easily accessed by public transport, each of the trail’s 20 stages offers a unique walking experience. The GM Ringway visits some of the region’s most iconic landscapes and also gives residents and visitors the opportunity to explore Greater Manchester’s rich cultural heritage.