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Manchester Weekend Walkers Group

Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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

Overview

A relatively easy walk through the green spaces of North Manchester.

Please keep any dogs on leads throughout the walk.

Tram-based walk

Leader: Phil M, meeting at Walk Start

Meet Point: On the tram platform at Victoria station. Alternatively, meet the group on the tram or at the Newton Heath & Moston tram stop.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:45 tram from Manchester Victoria (final destination Rochdale)

Suggested Ticket: Metrolink Zones 1-2 Off Peak 1-Day Travelcard £2.80

Walk Start: Newton Heath & Moston tram stop at 11:00

Waypoints: Broadhurst Clough, Moston Fields, Shackcliffe Green, Boggart Hole Clough, Irk Valley, Crumpsall Park.

Return Services: From Crumpsall: trams to central Manchester every 6 minutes.

Extra: No toilets on tram or at Walk Start. Only toilets en route are at the cafe in Boggart Hole Clough. Optional pub visit at the end of the walk.

Saturday, 28 October 2023
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 87445 00730
Nearest postcode:
M40 3AN
what3words:
lamp.doll.either
Start time:
11:00 am

Meet at Newton Heath & Moston Metrolink stop

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 84101 02340
Nearest postcode:
M8 5ED
what3words:
wider.empire.puts
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

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