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Manchester and Salford Ramblers Group

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Overview

A linear walk from Moses Gate to Radcliffe. The walk takes in Moses Gate Country Park, Farnworth Cemetery, Nob End, Prestolee, Ringley, Giants Seat, Outwood and Radcliffe.

Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Accessible by public transport (train to Moses Gate) but there is also car parking at Moses Gate. However the walk is linear so drivers would need to return there by the best route they can - there are several options for them to peel off en route and do that, if they can mapread a shorter route back.

Toilets and refreshments are available at the Horseshoe in Ringley - an excellent pub that I've sampled twice on recces and would recommend. However using that option would imply a longer lunch stop than usual. I would expect to arrive at the pub ca 12.30, and depending how quick lunch service is, the end of the walk is likely to be 2.30-3pm.

Two ascents, not long or challenging, one descent that is no problem unless the weather is icy, a couple of stiles.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 83943 99025
Nearest postcode:
M3 1AR
what3words:
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Meeting time:
10:00 am

Manchester Victoria Station, to catch the 10.10 to Moses Gate.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 73486 06705
Nearest postcode:
BL4 7JU
what3words:
dime.shares.gained
Start time:
10:30 am

Moses Gate Railway Station, Bolton Road

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 78826 07370
Nearest postcode:
M26 2ST
what3words:
train.shop.wicked
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Radcliffe Tram Stop, Spring Lane

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