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Manchester - Town Hall to Castlefield

Summary

This short circular walk from the Wu Kau Tong Overseas Chinese Association in Waterloo Street takes you past the Town Hall and along the canal tow path passing through Deansgate Tunnel to Bridgewater Hall basin.
Difficulty:
Easy Access
Distance:
2.1 miles (3.4 km)
Walking time:
01h 03m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Wu Kau Tang Centre, 2 Waterloo Street.

lat: 53.4765121

lon: -2.2395802

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