St Catherine's Wood

Short walk to visit the new St Catherine's Wood park, finishing at the Cross St Chapel in time to attend the Greater Manchester Ramblers AGM.

Leader: Andy B.

Meet Point: At Abraham Moss tram stop

Transport to Walk Start: Trams on the Bury line from Victoria to Abraham Moss tram stop

Suggested Ticket: Contactless tram travel.

Walk Start: From Abraham Moss tram stop at 11.15

Waypoints: Crumpsall Park, River Irk, Manchester General Cemetery, Queen's Park, Collyhurst Road, St Catherine's Park, Roger St Bridge, Dantzic St, Corporation St, Cross St

Return Services: Walk finishes in Central Manchester

Extra: There are toilets at Manchester Victoria but none at the start or on the walk. Walk finishes at the Cross St Chapel for the Area AGM where you can eat your sandwiches before the meeting starts at 14.00, hot drinks and biscuits provided.

Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs).

Saturday, 28 November 2026
Start time: 11:15 am
Estimated finish time: 1:15 pm
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent: 25m / 82ft
Type: linear

Website: https://www.manchester-ramblers.org.uk/pubs/agm/2026/AGM_Notice_2026.pdf

We will visit the Manchester General Cemetery which has some interesting information boards on notable and remarkable burials and then we call in to explore the new St Catherine's Wood park before finishing in time for the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers AGM.

The route can be uneven, undulating and depending on the weather, may be muddy in parts. There will be a few ascents and descents on slippery paths but mostly the route is along established, well-maintained paths and quiet roads.