Leisurely walk in Tameside - A reservoir, canal and Moravian Settlement

Leisurely 4 mile walks starting at Fairfield Railway Station, Booth Road, Audenshaw.  The walk will follow a figure of eight route with 2 loops of approximately 2 miles each.  There will be the option to leave the walk after 2 miles as we will return to the station mid way through the walk.

The first loop will follow the Fallowfield loop cycle path past Wright Robinson College to Gorton Reservoir and then passing the edge of Debdale Park and Fairfield Golf Course to return to the station (2miles).

The second loop will include a short section on pavement to reach the Ashton Canal, then follow the canal towpath as far as Droylsden Marina.  From there we will take a route through Fairfield Moravian Settlement on our way back to the station (2.2miles).

This is a level walk on good paths (cycle track, unmade road, pavements and canal towpath).  There are no stiles on the route.

The walk will start from Fairfield Railway Station at 10:45am. 

• There are regular trains (about every 30 mins) from both Piccadilly and Marple Rose Hill Stations.  
• Close to 219 bus route from Piccadilly and Ashton
• Droylsden and Audenshaw tram stops are about 15mins walk from the start of this walk.
• There is no car park at the station, but there is space to leave cars on the side of the road.

If you have any specific questions about this walk please contact the walk leader directly (Lesley 07856 096540).