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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

The walk follows the Manchester Green Trail through Boggart Hole Clough, Dam Head Park, Blackley Common and Blackley Forest to Heaton Park.

Monday, 5 February 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.7km / 4.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 85878 02705
Nearest postcode:
M9 8BD
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Start time:
11:00 am

Entrance to Boggart Hole Clough by bus stop on Rochdale Road near to junction with Charlestown Road. Buses 17, 18, 163 alight Charlestown Road stop and walk back. Also local buses .

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 82407 03780
Nearest postcode:
M25 1GX
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Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Heaton Park Metrolink Stop. Tram back to Manchester or bus 135. Also local buses use Google maps directions .

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