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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.

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
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Overview

A fairly level walk. The path out is along the old railway route between Greenfield and Uppermill with  a short walk through woodland to reach the main path into Uppermill for a lunch stop. Back to Greenfield along the canal.

The walk is family friendly, but not suitable for dogs. 
 

Monday, 2 September 2024
Start time:
11:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

In Uppermill there are toilets and a café. There are also toilets in Tesco’s near the start of the walk.

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 address below.

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

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 99156 04683
Nearest postcode:
OL3 7JZ
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workflow.calm.repaying
Start time:
11:30 am

Greenfield Railway Station. Please note later start time for the walk of 11.30 to fit with public transport . Train from Piccadilly at 10.58am. 84 bus from Piccadilly Gardens at 9.08am or 10.56am at Oldham Mumps 184 bus at 11.10am from Oldham Mumps (Arrives just after 11.30am)

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