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Chorlton Circular
May 4
Walk leader : Peter W
Grading of walk : Easy
Walk details : From The Bowling Green Pub, Brookburn Road, Chorlton. M21 9ES, this is an easy circular, essentially taking in a tour around Southern Cemetery to Sale and Chorlton Waterpark and alongside the River Mersey. There are a set of raised stones to ford a small brook, if you think you would have difficulties with this an alternative route is possible. Mainly well trodden and surfaced paths with a potential for some slightly muddy (rather than boggy) patches depending on rainfall. We will pass 3 public toilets, please use them rather than bushes as a busy route!… Did I mention the ice cream waggon?
The walk is approximately 6.5 miles (with the option to leave at Sale Waterpark Tram around half way).
Risk assessment : A risk assessment was carried out 20 April 2025. A summary of identified risks is below:
We will be walking by lakes and a fast running deep river. Particular care should be taken to stay on the path and away from the waterside. The weather may affect paths so bring appropriate clothing and walking boots (essential). There may be wet and or slippery areas depending on weather. Take care. It is unlikely that we will encounter livestock, if we do the route may be modified. We pass next to a golf course, please do not enter and abide by warning signs. There may be cyclists or motor bikes. Please step aside to let them pass. Warn other walkers when you see them. Main roads and side streets to Chorlton Green: Please cross as a group after checking vehicles have stopped for us. Use Pelican crossing or pedestrian island when crossing Main roads. Warn other walkers if you see vehicles. There are a set of steps to cross a small brook. If you think you may have difficulties an alternative route is possible, pleas let Peter know in advance.
Start time and meeting point : 11 a.m The Bowling Green Pub, Brookburn Road, Chorlton. M219ES. Previously there has been a pop up coffee van if you want to start the walk with a coffee. The pub has a canopy if it is raining.
Directions to the start : If you are driving, head for Chorlton. Using the M60, turn off at junction 6-7, take the A5 to Altrincham then on exit 7 follow signs for A56 Manchester (C)/Stretford/Altrincham. Follow signs for Manchester/Stretford A56. Continue onto Manchester Road A56. Turn right onto Edge Lane A5145. Turn right onto St Clements Road. Turn left onto Broockburn Road.
If you are on the A5145 northbound into Chorlton from the Princess Road, turn left before Chorlton Bus Station, drive to the end of Beech Road, turn left, drive past the Jockey and Horses pub and turn left onto Brookburn Road. If you are driving from the city centre, head for Chorlton. At the crossroads, drive straight on to Barlow Moor Road (A5145). Turn right on to Beech Road after Chorlton Bus Station. At the end of Beech Road, turn left on to Chorlton Green and then on to Brookburn Road. The car park will be on your right.
Parking: There is plenty of on street parking or a public free car park opposite.
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Public transport : By Metro tram to East Didsbury or Manchester Airport, Tram stop: Chorlton. Bus No 86/85. To central Chorlton Bus Terminus about 10 minutes along Beech Road to the Green, cross the churchyard to the Bowling Green pub.
Contact number on the day : Peter. If you need to cancel your place on this walk then please use this number to send me a message.
Booking : Book your walk here
Changes and cancellation : Very occasionally, due to severe weather or another serious event, a walk may be cancelled. In these instances, a note will be added to the website at least TWO HOURS before the start time. So, do check the website before you set out, and if in doubt use the walk leader’s mobile contact number. Every effort will be made to contact you should a walk be cancelled.