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Manchester Weekend Walkers Group

Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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Overview

Metrolink based walk

Leader: Kevin

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the Metrolink platform at Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the tram, or at the Walk Start at Radcliffe Metrolink station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:17 / 10:23 tram from Manchester Victoria (Bury Line)

Suggested Ticket: Metrolink Ticket to cover all zones 1 - 4

Walk Start: Radcliffe Metrolink Station at 11:00

Waypoints:  Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, Moses Gate Country Park, Ringley, Kearsley Road, Outwood Trail

Return Services: Trams every 6 minutes

Extra: Please use the toilet at Manchester Victoria. No toilets at walk start or en-route Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Saturday, 9 August 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

This walk is fairly easy walking along towpaths and tracks, and follows the rivers Croal and Irwell, and the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal through attractive countryside that was once a thriving industrial area.

We see the surviving remains of transport from these busy days, including a number of canal milestones, a flight of six locks, an iconic steam crane, two impressive pack horse bridges and an aqueduct.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 78835 07342
Nearest postcode:
M26 2BY
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clay.laser.delay
Start time:
11:00 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking