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Manchester and Salford Ramblers Group

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Overview

This is a short walk before the Ramblers Greater Manchester and High Peak Area Annual General Meeting. We will start at Mayfield Park, then follow the Manchester Green Trail through the Lower Medlock valley.  At Holt Town, we cross to follow the Ashton Canal to New Islington through the Marina and Ancoats to Angel Meadows. Ending at Cross Street Chapel in time for a hot drink before the meeting starts.

Saturday, 30 November 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
53.3m / 175ft
Type:
linear

The walk will be on mainly good paths, canal tow path and pavements,  but some may still have leaves on and parts may be wet after heavy rain. Hot drinks provided at the venue but please bring your own food.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84754 97803
Nearest postcode:
M1 2PN
what3words:
ballots.puts.relax
Start time:
11:00 am

Fairfield Street entrance to Piccadilly Station (follow signs for the main taxi rank).

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 83873 98360
Nearest postcode:
M2 1HL
what3words:
cooks.stable.park
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm

Cross Street Chapel, Cross St, Manchester

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