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Manchester Weekend Walkers Group

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

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

Tram based walk

Leader: Phil M

Meet Point: Outside the toilets / Costa Coffee at Manchester Victoria railway station

Transport to Walk Start: Not Applicable

Suggested Ticket: Return single tram ticket from Crumpsall Metro station back to walk start

Walk Start: Manchester Victoria Railway station at 12.00pm

Waypoints: Scotland, Angel Meadow, Sandhills, Collyhurst Clough, Queens Park (lunch), Hendham Vale, Crumpsall Park, Crumpsall Metro station

Return Services: Any tram

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

Sunday, 30 March 2025
Start time:
12:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
linear

A leisurely six mile walk up the Irk Valley looking at the various forms of history the route provides.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 83943 99025
Nearest postcode:
M3 1AR
what3words:
lease.became.arrow
Start time:
12:00 pm

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 84117 02312
Nearest postcode:
M8 5EB
what3words:
gently.salsa.wells
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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