Heritage Open Day - Crumpsall to Middleton

Tram based walk

Leader: Phil M / Mark H

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

Transport to Walk Start: 11:40 tram from Manchester Victoria to Crumpsall (final destination Bury)

Suggested Ticket: Zones 1 & 2 Metrolink ticket

Walk Start: Crumpsall Metrolink Station at 12:00

Return Services: Buses to Manchester frequently from Middleton

Waypoints: Bowker Vale, Blackley Forest, Rhodes Ponds, Alkrington Woods and Hall, Middleton

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

Sunday, 20 September 2026
Start time: 12:00 pm
Estimated finish time: 3:00 pm
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent: 100m / 328ft
Type: linear

A leisurely linear six mile walk along the Irk Valley on good paths.

Walk will finish with a free tour inside the grade one listed Norman built church in Middleton.