GM Ringway 17, Leigh to Irlam

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Overview

The walk is on the GM Ringway stage 17, Leigh to Irlam and includes parts of the Salford Trail and the Glazebrook Trail. Scenic crossing of Chat Moss including circuit of Little Woolden Moss Nature Reserve.

Saturday, 27 July 2024

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Refreshments available at Irlam Station. Finish of walk no later than 4.30 pm. Two trains per hour to Manchester Oxford Road, also 67 and 100 buses.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 65665 00018
Nearest postcode:: WN7 4LP
what3words:: trembles.cork.quiet

Start time:: 10:30 am

Leigh Bus Station, King Street. Bus V1 bus from Princess St / St Peter's Square at 09.40, or Salford Crescent station at 09.46.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SJ 71327 93135
Nearest postcode:: M44 5AB
what3words:: gent.blip.tricky

Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Irlam Railway Station, Station Road

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