Walk on the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal
Details
Tram based walk
Leader: Kevin M
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent: 50m / 164ft
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 packhorse bridges and an aqueduct.
Meet Point: Meet at Radcliffe Metrolink stop.
Transport to Walk Start: Allow plenty of time to catch a tram to Radcliffe, the journey takes approximately 20-25 minutes from Victoria
Suggested Ticket: Tram Ticket Zone 4 or Contactless
Walk Start: Radcliffe Metrolink at 10:30
Return Services: Regular trams from Radcliffe
Waypoints: Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, Moses Gate Country Park, Ringley, Outwood Trail.
Extra: No toilets at walk start or on the route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)