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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.

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
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Overview

Walk east to Borsdane Wood, north through the wood, west from the top of the wood through fields to Aspull Rugby club, south through Kirkless Wood to the canal. Down the canal for a short distance, then back east on paths to Hindley station.

Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The walk takes in open woodland; open farmland and canal side terrain. Generally good firm paths mostly level, no stiles but not quite wheelchair or pushchair friendly; exact state depends on weather immediately preceding. 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 61993 05238
Nearest postcode:
WN2 2PY
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Start time:
10:45 am

Hindley Railway Station. It is suggested that walkers catch the 10.09 from Manchester Victoria (Salford Crescent 10.15) arrive Hindley at 10.44.

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