Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train based walk
Leader: Mary
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 Levenshulme station. Leader to meet group at walk start
Transport to Walk Start: 10:47 train from Manchester Piccadilly
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Day Return £4.50
Walk Start: Levenshulme Railway Station at 11:00
Waypoints: Cringle Park, Cringle Fields, Heaton Moor Golf Club, Peel Moat Open Space, Black Brook, Nelstrope Road, Highfield County Park, Chapel Street Park, Greenbank Playing Fields
Return Services: From Levenshulme Train Station – *Limited train return services to Piccadilly on a Sunday from Levenshulme –options: 14:25, 15:50 – then none till: 19:49, 20:29, 21:51 – alternative option is the 192 Bus (£2 fare) that run every few minutes to Manchester Piccadilly from Stockport Road (A6), Levenshulme’s high street
Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. No toilet at walk start. No toilets en route. Optional drinks at the end. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)
This circular short flattest route will take us across the green/muddy open spaces of parks, fields and woodland paths of the urban landscape of Levenshulme, plus Heaton Moor/Chapel. There will be points of historical interest such as the medieval moated site of Peel Hall and the area’s connection to the first non-stop transatlantic flight!
It will be the last day of Levenshulme Christmas Market (12pm – 7pm) opposite the Horseshoe pub on Chapel Street!
Please wear suitable footwear for walking (with a good sole - please, no sandals or Crocs ) required as some of the paths are uneven and may be muddy in parts.
There will be no opportunity to purchase food/water at the walk start. Please ensure that you bring with you enough food and water to sustain you for the duration of the walk.
