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Overview

Circular 5 mile walk from Castlefield along the Bridgewater Canal to Exchange Quay passing Ordsall Hall and return along the Manchester Ship Canal (part of the Salford Trail).

We pass through Factory International and finish at Deansgate.

Monday, 1 December 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Mainly flat, some uneven surfaces and cobbles which may be slippy when wet.

Toilets at Ordsall Hall.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 83389 97544
Nearest postcode:
M3 4LG
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Start time:
11:00 am

Outside Atlas Bar, corner of Deansgate and Whitworth Street West. Tram to Deansgate Castlefield, Train to Deansgate.

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