The Bolton, Manchester and Bury Canal

Metrolink based walk
Leader: Kevin
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent: 150m / 492ft
Type: circular

This walk is fairly easy walking along towpaths and tracks, and follows the rivers Croal and Irwell, and the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal through attractive countryside that was once a thriving industrial area.
We see the surviving remains of transport from these busy days, including a number of canal milestones, a flight of six locks, an iconic steam crane, two impressive pack horse bridges and an aqueduct.

Meet Point: On the Metrolink platform at Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the tram, or at the Walk Start at Radcliffe Metrolink station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:17 / 10:23 tram from Manchester Victoria (Bury Line)

Suggested Ticket: Metrolink Ticket to cover all zones 1 - 4

Walk Start: Radcliffe Metrolink Station at 11:00

Waypoints: Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, Moses Gate Country Park, Ringley, Kearsley Road, Outwood Trail

Return Services: Trams every 6 minutes

Extra: Please use the toilet at Manchester Victoria. No toilets at walk start or en-route
Optional drinks at the end of the walk.
Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/bolton-manchester-and-bury-canal