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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

Leader: Phil M

Meet Point: On the concourse, near the toilets at Manchester Victoria Station. 

Transport to Walk Start: Be at the walk start 10 minutes before.

Suggested Ticket: N/A

Walk Start: Manchester Victoria at 12:00

Waypoints: Scotland Yard, Gibraltar, Angel meadow, Sharp St Ragged school, New cross police station, Newton St police station, Rochdale canal, Ancoats mills, Little Italy, Sanitary street and Victoria square

Return Services: N/A

Extra: Toilets at walk start. No toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Sunday, 13 July 2025
Start time:
12:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
50m / 164ft
Type:
circular

A short historical walk around Manchester Victoria, lasting around 3 hours with minimal assent

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 83943 99025
Nearest postcode:
M99 1ZW
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Start time:
12:00 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