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Manchester and Salford Ramblers Group

We are the Manchester and Salford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

A walk of around 5 miles, taken at an easy pace, following footpaths, a former railway line and canal towpath, taking in Elton Reservoir, and the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal.

Monday, 2 March 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.7km / 5.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Some paths may be muddy so wear walking boots or robust walking shoes, and be prepared for the weather.

The walk leader will be having breakfast in Wetherspoons Art Picture House from 10am - you're welcome to join him there. Helpful if people text  if coming to that so he knows who to look out for and can advise where sat. 


 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 80431 10530
Nearest postcode:
BL9 0BH
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formal.crash.adults
Start time:
11:00 am

Bury Interchange - trams and various bus routes.

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