Group 18
GROUP 18

Rambler’s Ringway is collaborative collection of students acting alongside The GM Ringway Association and CPRE Lancashire with the simple aim to increase the volume of users along the Great Manchester Ringway walking trail. The project is a circular 200mile walking route around the outskirts of Manchester that links up the city’s greenspaces via 20 distinct stages and encourages the exploration of the outdoors through the use of public transport. The shared aim of the venture between the groups, is to unite new communities in the sharing of the trail - through innovative engagement via architectural interventions, striking signage and public outreach.

Ashwanth S / Freddie G / Jingyi L / Karl David Raphael G / Ke W / Mohammed Jawad Azmayeen H / Noah A / Rebecca T / Ruth G / Sehar H / Yisheng L

Yisheng L
FIRST DAY 03/02/2026
Today was the first meeting with our group members and collaborators. During the group meeting, we introduced ourselves and discussed our initial ideas for the project. This included our first impressions of the GM Ringway and our thoughts on its potential. Everyone shared their views openly, and the discussion was active and positive.

In the final hour, we met with members from CPRE and one of the founders of the GM Ringway project. They introduced the background of the project and their expectations. We also exchanged initial ideas between our group and the collaborators.

Overall, the aims of the first meeting were achieved. We look forward to working closely with the collaborators over the next four months and developing a strong project that can attract more people to engage with the GM Ringway.
Posted 6 Feb 2026 13:47
Ruth G
Hi! I’m Ruth, and I’m a BA1 Architecture student. I love walking, climbing and hiking, so I’m really excited to be involved in developing and publicising Greater Manchester’s Ringway. Having grown up in both big cities and rural countryside, I am enthusiastic about encouraging city dwellers to connect with nature, and look forward to seeing more people on GM Ringway’s walking routes.
Posted 25 Feb 2026 13:38
Yisheng L
Hello, I’m Yisheng Li, currently studying MArch 1 at the Manchester School of Architecture.

I’m not a professional hiking enthusiast, but I enjoy sports and I’m always happy to take part in a long-distance walk or a casual ramble from time to time. I often focus on large-scale architectural projects, so having the opportunity to explore smaller-scale installations is a refreshing and valuable experience for me.

I’m familiar with most digital design software, and I’m confident that I can contribute more on the computational and visual design side of the project. Spending weekends or holidays close to nature, especially on the outskirts of the city, is always a great choice. Therefore, I’m really looking forward to bringing new energy to the Great Manchester Ringway and attracting more people to engage with and become part of this initiative.
Posted 25 Feb 2026 16:27