Salford Quays: Slow Walk

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Overview

From the Lowry Theatre we will walk around the Blue Peter Garden area and through the open spaces around Media City with good views of the waterfront. Along by the Imperial War Museum North, over the millennium bridge to Mariners Quay and return.

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 3.2km / 2.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Slow walk, easy but with some steps.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 80518 97145
Nearest postcode:: M50 3BA
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Start time:: 11:00 am

Meet outside The Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays. Tram to Media City UK or No 50 Bus to Salford Quays

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