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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.

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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

Overview

Area short walk. 

From Metro Station to Jackson's Bridge, walk along south side of river Mersey to A5103, crossing river and take northern side back to Chorlton Water Park. From Chorlton Water Park back to Jackson's bridge and into Sale Water Park. Lunch Stop in Sale Water Park, there are public toilets here. After lunch, walk back towards the river, cross and walk towards the Bridgewater canal. Crossing under the tram line and canal to arrive a west side of the canal for a stroll back into Sale town centre.

Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

No booking required, although we do ask that everyone carries an ICE card - we can supply if needed. 
The walks will invariably involve ascent and descent, some of which may be steep. They will usually, depending on the weather, be soft and/or muddy, sometimes with ill defined tracks across fields or moorland - ensure you have appropriate footwear. Please consider your personal fitness and ability before attending the walk - if you're not sure, feel free to contact us for advice on the potential conditions, whilst the leader will base the walk on their own ability and may issue instructions where appropriate, you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. Please wear appropriate clothing for the prevailing weather, plan for the worst and hope for the best, bring any essentials and lunch. 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 80760 92402
Nearest postcode:
M33 2LX
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Start time:
10:30 am

Sale Water Park Metro

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 78419 91186
Nearest postcode:
M33 7XA
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Sale Metro

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