We are the Mid Staffordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Nick G.
Prior booking essential – Mid-Staffs members
THIS WALK IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THE SHORTLIST IN CASE ANYBODY DROPS OUT.
This walk provides an opportunity to explore parts of Manchester on foot – from Roman Mamucium to the ultra-modern and much in between - so will involve numerous stops to visit markets, buildings, cafés, churches, pubs, and many other points of interest along the way. Consequently, the walk will take much longer than the route’s 6.5 miles might indicate. Our recce took around 5 ½ hours.
The website, urbanrambles.org, includes a map of the route and a good description of what there is to see on it. However, I have extended the route by about a mile and a half to include the area between St Anne's Square and the Cathedral.
The walk will start and end at Piccadilly Station, meeting beneath the Arrivals/Departures board.
The easiest travel for most people is probably by train. A Senior railcard can make a significant difference to the price of the journey.
It is essential that you book a place if you want to come. Numbers will be limited and places filled on a first come first served basis.
There will be at least two refreshment stops for elevenses and lunch. You can bring your own refreshments if you prefer not to use the cafés; there are plenty of pleasant outdoor seating areas. However, we are currently planning a coffee stop in the Royal Exchange.
Manchester Piccadilly Station. Main Arrivals/Departures board.
