Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Leader: Mary
Transport to Walk Start: Any tram, bus or train that will get you to Manchester Piccadilly for the start time.
Meet Point: Meet at Manchester Piccadilly train station (near the ticket barriers/information boards)
Walk Start: 11:00
Waypoints: Piccadilly Basin, New Islington, Rochdale Canal, Victoria Mill, Newton Heath, Elizabeth Gaskell Park, Brookdale Park, Clayton Vale, Philips Park, Ashton Canal.
Extra: Toilets at walk start, then none on the route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk
A canal and public parks walk, starting from the heart of the city centre; taking in our city’s rich industrial heritage and its regeneration, to become a vibrant urban landscape with pockets of peaceful and beautiful oasis of green spaces.
The route is mainly flat, but with a bit of a steep descent to Clayton Vale using established steps.
Suitable footwear for walking (with a good sole - no sandals) required as some of the paths are uneven and may be muddy in parts.
This walk may be shortened in the event of poor weather.
