Fairfield to Hyde Central

Train based walk

Leader: Paul G (meeting at walk start)

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Fairfield Railway Station

Transport to Walk Start: 12:21 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fairfield

Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Hyde Central Return £7.40

Walk Start: Fairfield Railway Sstation at 12:30

Return Services from Hyde Central: xx:24 & xx:55 or buses to Stockport

Waypoints: Ashton canal, Moravian settlement, Guide Bridge, Portland Basin

Extra: No toilets at walk start. Toilets at Portland Basin. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Saturday, 19 September 2026
Start time: 12:30 pm
Estimated finish time: 3:30 pm
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent: 50m / 164ft
Type: linear

Join us for this easy 5 mile canal walk which includes a visit to the Fairfield Moravian Settlement that opened in 1785 and Portland Basin museum & coffee shop.

We will finish the walk a the Cheshire Ring pub which is cash only