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Etihad Circular Trail

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Overview

The circular walk starts along the Ashton Canal towpath and then through Phillips Parks and Clayton Vale on made up paths. There is a short stretch of street walking and then the walk follows part of the Tameside Trail and back along the Ashton Canal to the Etihad and the tram stop.

Monday, 4 August 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

It is 2.5 hours so allowing for a break for lunch the finish time is about 2 pm.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 86667 98755
Nearest postcode:
M11 3DU
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Start time:
11:00 am

Etihad Campus Tram Stop

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE