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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.

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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
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Overview

A walk around the park and the Fallowfield Campus of Manchester University following the route in the book "Manchester Hidden Walks" by Jonathan Schofield. Distance 2 miles, suitable for all. No gradients .

At the end of the walk, take the bus a few stops to Manchester University for 

2pm Free tour of Holy Name Church - part of Heritage Open Days week. No booking required .

 

Monday, 15 September 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
3.2km / 2.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

People are welcome to attend both fhe walk and the tour or just either one. If coming for the Holy Name Church tour, meet outside the church at 1.45.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 85350 94874
Nearest postcode:
M14 5LL
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Start time:
11:00 am

Platt Fields Park, outside Platt Hall

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