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

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Overview

Metrolink based walk

Leader: Tony

Meet Point: On the concourse, or on the Metrolink platform at Manchester Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the tram, or at the Walk Start at Radcliffe Metrolink station.

Transport to Walk Start: 08:45 tram from Manchester Victoria

Suggested Ticket: All Zones Metrolink ticket

Walk Start: Radcliffe Metrolink Station at 09:30

Waypoints: Market Hall, Radcliffe Church, Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal,  Nob End, Horseshoe pub, Ringley, Clifton Country Park, Drinkwater Park, Prestwich Forest Park, and Prestwich Clough.

Return Services: Metrolink from Prestwich every 12 minutes

Extra: Please use the at Victoria. Toilets near walk start in the Market Hall  Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Saturday, 15 November 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
linear

This is a linear walk between the two metrolink stops of Radcliffe and Prestwich. 

We follow the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal, before heading back through various parklands and countryside.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 78837 07332
Nearest postcode:
M26 2PN
what3words:
admire.basis.ruler
Start time:
9:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 81420 04097
Nearest postcode:
M25 1BP
what3words:
salsa.happy.agents
Estimated finish time:
3:00 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