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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

Overview

Start from Longford Park Cafe where toilets are available. Route is across Turn Moss playing fields, along Hawthorn Lane and alongside the river Mersey. Then on south side of Sale Water Park, where there is a hide to espy birds, to Treetops Cafe where we'll stop for lunch and /or drinks. Toilets are also available here. Then back along the Mersey and across at Jackson's Boat bridge, through the meadows and Turn Moss again, back to Longford Park.

Monday, 20 April 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 80664 94551
Nearest postcode:
M32 8DA
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these.splice.across
Start time:
11:00 am

Longford Park Cafe. Longford Park is a 15 minute walk from Stretford Tram Stop, and buses 23,25 and 150 stop just a short distance from the tram station and all stop out side the park.

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