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Greater Manchester & High Peak Area

We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area 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 quarterly 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

Area Sunday Short Walk - distance between 4 - 6 miles

Linear  Walk          No booking required

Leader - Pauline Brooke  (07394687183)

Distance – 5.0 miles

Meeting place & walk start time - Sale Metrolink stop @ 11.00

Note - it is advisable to check the website https://tfgm.com to check that trams are running on the day

Tram ticket - Return Zone 3 

Car Parking - available around Sale Metrolink Stop 

Walk route - Sale Metrolink  Stop, Broad Road, Bridgewater Canal,  Edge of Priory Gardens, Over Suspension Bridge, Sale Water Park Boat House (toilets), around Sale Water Park Lake (lunch stop), River Mersey, Sale Water Park Metrolink Stop .   The walk is mostly flat.    Note - Parts on the route are very muddy.  Strong waterproof footwear and gaiters are highly recommended.  

Expected time back at Sale Water Park  Metrolink - no later than 3.00pm (for car users a tram journey back to Sale Metrolink Stop with change at Trafford Bar)

Sunday, 28 April 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walking boots or shoes and clothing (waterproof jacket in wet weather conditions) essential.

Please bring a light lunch and non-alcoholic drinks.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 78884 91889
Nearest postcode:
M33 3AB
what3words:
exit.opera.riders
Start time:
11:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 80605 92478
Nearest postcode:
M33 2LX
what3words:
actors.chained.slave
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 quarterly 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