Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train based walk
Distance: 10.5 miles
Ascent: 150m
Leader: Mary
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Walkden Station.
Transport to Walk Start: 10:28 train from Manchester Victoria to Walkden
Suggested Ticket: Walkden Return £8.80
Walk Start: Walkden Station at 11:00am
Return Services: 17:13, 17:39, 18:13, 18:45 or buses fro Walkden High Street to Manchester City Centre
Waypoints: Parr Fold Park, Bedford Field, Tyldesley Loopline, Worsley Old Hall, St Mark's Church, Worsley Village Green, Old Walk Dam, Worsley Woods, St Mary's RC Cemetery, Kearsley Moss, Clifton Country Park, Stackley Brow, Wat Sriratanaram Monastery, Old Linnyshaw Colliery Woods, Blackleach Country Park
Extra: No toilet at walk start. There may be toilets on the walk route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)
A canal, river & country public parks' walk, taking in Salford’s surrounding scenic urban fringe countryside and remnants of its industrial past, as well beautiful historic ‘Grade Listed’ architecture; walking through woodlands trails, lush meadow fields and former railway line paths. Along flowing rivers and brooks – a lush countryside haven walk route, just a few miles outside city life.
There are two high, long motorway bridges on this route with no alternative options to avoid crossing them.
Walkden Railway Station
