Radcliffe circular via The Manchester, Bury, Bolton canal
Details
Tram based walk
Leader: Kevin M (meeting at walk start)
Meet Point: On the Metrolink platform at Manchester Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the tram, or at the Walk Start at Radcliffe Metrolink Station
Transport to Walk Start: 10:30 tram from Manchester Victorria to Radcliffe
Suggested Ticket: Zones 1-4 ticket
Walk Start: Radcliffe Metrolink Station at 11:00
Return Services: Numerous trams to Manchester
Waypoints: Manchester, Bury, Bolton Canal, Moses Gate Country Park, Ringley, Outwood trail.
Extra: No toilets at walk start and en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)
Saturday, 24 October 2026
Start time: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time: 4:00 pm
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent: 50m / 164ft
Type: circular
This walk is fairly easy as it follows towpaths and tracks and the rivers Croal and Irwell, and the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal through attractive countryside that was once a thriving industrial area.
We will 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.
We can also catch up with the re-instating of the Canal, and by next year a Cafe and kayaking centre!