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

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Overview

Tram-based walk

Leader: Kevin

Transport to Walk Start: 10:24 tram from Manchester Piccadilly station (final destination Bury). Tram calls at Victoria at 10:34.

Meet Point:  On the tram platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet on the tram or at the walk start in Radcliffe.

Suggested Ticket:  Metrolink Zones 1-4 Off-Peak 1-Day Travelcard £4.90

Walk Start:  Radcliffe Metrolink stop at 11:00

Waypoints: Meccano Bridge, Moses Gate Country Park, Stoneclough, Outwood Trail.

Return Services:  Trams to central Manchester every 6 minutes.

Extra:  No toilets on the tram or at the walk start and none on the route until Moses Gate Country Park.

No dogs please, other than registered assistance dogs.

Optional visit to Radcliffe Food Hall after the walk.

Saturday, 3 February 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

We follow the canal up to Moses Gate Country Park,and then return via Stoneclough and the Outwood Trail. The route is mostly easy on towpaths and tracks, but will be muddy in places

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 78838 07341
Nearest postcode:
M26 2BY
what3words:
kinks.upper.glad
Start time:
11:00 am

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