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Manchester and Salford Ramblers Group

We are the Manchester and Salford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

The walk takes in parts of GM Ringway Stage 17, the Salford Trail walk 10, and the Glazebrook Trail and includes the scenic crossing of Chat Moss via Little Woolden Moss Nature Reserve. The walk is on good paths and tracks.

Following the GM Ringway we soon we walk alongside the Glaze Brook, then pass along a green track. After another short urban stretch we cross the East Lancs Road at Lately Common, then take the Glazebrook Trail through meadows and woods. We pass the historic Light Oaks Hall (early 17th century, Grade II listed) and follow the Salford Trail across Chat Moss, circuiting around Little Woolden Moss Nature Reserve. We continue across Cadishead Moss to Irlam Station with its magnificent tea-room and bar open for refreshments in the restored station building.

Saturday, 22 February 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Booking is required for this walk.  

Please ensure you book onto the walk by emailing the walk leader.

The main object of our walks is fresh air, exercise and the sheer enjoyment of walking with good company. For more on what to expect please follow the web link below.

https://manchesterandsalfordramblers.org.uk/walks/what-to-expect.html
 

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 65700 99999
Nearest postcode:
WN7 4LB
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Start time:
10:30 am

Leigh Bus Station, King St. Bus Number V1 from Princess Street Manchester, New Bailey Street and the Crescent Salford .

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 71257 93145
Nearest postcode:
M44 5AB
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Irlam Railway Station . Irlam Station Two trains per hour from Irlam Station to Manchester Oxford Road, also 67 and 100 buses to Salford and Manchester. Refreshment available at Irlam Station.

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