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Manchester Weekend Walkers Group

Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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

Tram-based walk

Leader: Brendan M

Meet Point: On the tram platform at Victoria station, or on the tram, or at the Walk Start. There are no trams on the Altrincham or East Didsbury lines from Piccadilly or Piccadilly Gardens on this day. Drivers please note that the start and end points are on different tram lines. 

Transport to Walk Start: 10:02 tram from Manchester Victoria (final destination East Didsbury). 

Suggested Ticket: Metrolink Off Peak 1-Day Travelcard for Zones 1-3 £4.30.

Walk Start: East Didsbury Metrolink stop at 10:35

Waypoints: Fletcher Moss Park, Chorlton Water Park, Sale Water Park, Priory Woods, Bridgewater Canal.

Return Services: From Sale: Trams to central Manchester every 6 minutes.

Extra: Toilets at walk start in Tesco. Toilets en route at Chorlton Water Park. Optional pub visit at the end of the walk at Wetherspoon's in Sale.

Saturday, 31 August 2024
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
50m / 164ft
Type:
linear

A walk around parks, rivers and canals in South Manchester.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 85695 90554
Nearest postcode:
M19 1TB
what3words:
causes.task.become
Start time:
10:35 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 78880 91974
Nearest postcode:
M33 3FS
what3words:
plenty.hello.flops
Estimated finish time:
3:45 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 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