Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
A leisurely and almost traditional Boxing Day walk, heading along the banks of the River Irwell from Manchester City Centre towards Peel Park and Salford University before returning to the City, with an optional stop towards the end if some of our regular pubs are open.
Leader: Andy B
Transport to Walk Start: No trains but trams will be operating to Manchester City Centre. and there will be some buses, check locally.
Meet Point: Near the Emmeline Pankhurst statue in St Peter's Square, by the tram stop.
Waypoints: Aviva Studios, New Bailey, Greengate, Anaconda Bend, Mocha Parade, The Meadows, Peel Park, The Crescent.
Walk Start: From St Peter's Square at 11.30
Extra: No toilets at walk start or on the route. No dogs apart from assistance dogs.
This walk uses paths that follow the river as closely as possible without too much deviation or repetition. The route visits Manchester and Salford City Centres, the Meadows, Peel Park and Salford University and when it is on riverside walkways you should be aware that these may be slippery or unsurfaced in places.
If you are interested in walks that follow the River Irwell, you might be interested in following "Our Irwell" which is a small group that has been set up to promote and campaign for improved public access to the riverside and to highlight blockages and problems with existing rights of way along or near the riverbank.
Meet by the Emmeline Pankhurst statue.
