Led walk - Irk Valley and Heaton Park


Details
Tram based walk
Leader: Phil M (Meeting at walk start)
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent: 50m / 164ft
Type: linear
This linear walk from Crumpsall to Heaton Park will start by following the River Irk through Bowker Vale and Blackley Forest before entering Heaton park via the Simister Gate entrance. We will then complete a full circuit of the park and return to Heaton Park Metro Station.
Meet Point: On the Metrolink platform at Manchester Victoria. Alternatively, meet the group on the tram, or at the Walk Start at Crumpsall Metrolink station.
Transport to Walk Start: Any Metrolink to get you to Crumpsall for walk start at 12:00pm
Suggested Ticket: Metrolink Zone 1, 2 & 3
Walk Start: Crumpsall Metrolink station at 12:00
Waypoints: River Irk, Bowker Vale, Blackley Forest, Simister Gate, Heaton Park
Return Services: Any Metrolink from Heaton Park Station
Bring water and appropriate footwear and clothes for the terrain and weather
**https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/irk-valley-and-heaton-park**

Led walk - Irk Valley and Heaton Park