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

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Overview

Train based walk

Leader: Paul G (meeting at walk start)

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Guide Bridge station.

Transport to Walk Start: 11:21 train from Manchester Piccadilly

Suggested Ticket: Hyde Central Off Peak Return £7.00

Walk Start: Guide Bridge Railway Station at 11:40

Waypoints: Ashton Canal

Return Services: 15:24, 15:41, 16:24, 16:54, 17:11

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. No toilet at walk start  No toilets en route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs).:

Saturday, 8 March 2025
Start time:
11:40 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
50m / 164ft
Type:
linear

A Leisurely stroll down well made canal towpaths, with cake / lunch stop at Portland Basin museum and also at Dunkirk Lane access point. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 92575 97540
Nearest postcode:
M34 5HF
what3words:
loaf.head.reach
Start time:
11:40 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 94386 95030
Nearest postcode:
SK14 1BW
what3words:
weedy.serve.stick
Estimated finish time:
3:30 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