Piccadilly to the Lowry Theatre, Salford

Walk leader :   Andrew J Grading of walk :  Easy Walk details :  This is an easy walk which is approximately 5.5 miles in length. The terrain will be mostly canal paths with some busy roads to navigate. The walk is suitable for dogs but they will need to be kept on a lead due to […]

Marple Circular

This walk will now start at 12:15. Patrick  Walk leader :  Patrick P Grading of walk :  Easy Walk details :  This is a relatively easy, 4 mile, circular walk that takes in part of Marple Bridge, the Roman Lakes and a section of the Upper High Peak Canal. While most of the walk is flat and on […]

RHS Bridgewater to Astley Green

Walk leaders :  Stephen M Grading of walk :  Easy Walk details :  This is an easy 5 1/2 mile walk along a well maintained canal towpath. The walk begins at the RHS Bridgewater car park, from there we make our way to the canal path and then a 2 1/2 mile walk along the path to the […]

Tatton Park

Walk leader :  David R Grading of walk :  Easy Walk details :  Tatton Park has become the traditional closing walk of our annual programme, and this year is no exception. It is an easy six mile walk through parkland and along established pathways. We begin at the Knutsford Entrance following a route alongside Beech Wood, heading for […]

Longford Park to Altrincham

Walk leader :  Andrew J Grading of walk :  Easy Walk details :  This is an easy 5.5 mile walk from the Beacon Centre in Firswood (off Great Stone Road) to Altrincham Interchange. The walk commences with a walk through Longford Park on wide paths, across a busy road (Edge Lane) and onto the Bridgewater Way (along the […]

Moses Gate

Walk leader :  Moses Gate Grading of walk :  Moderate Walk details :  A fairly easy 7 mile circular walk through countryside and along canal towpaths. We start the walk from the car park and after around half a mile we climb up a steep bank for approximately 100 yards to the canal towpath. We walk on past […]

Dunham Massey

Walk leader :  Stephen M Grading of walk : Easy Walk details :  This is an easy, flat, approximately five mile circular walk. It starts and finishes in the grounds of Dunham Massey. After a circuit of the deer park we will head down a country lane which leads to the River Bollin and from there onto […]

Middlewood Way and Macclesfield Canal circular

Walk leader :  Jaynee G Grading of walk :  Moderate Walk details :  Today's walk is an easy, flat 6 mile walk on designated pathways by the Macclesfield canal and The Middlewood Way.  There are some steps down to the Middlewood Way where extra care should be taken. The canal footpath can be muddy in parts at […]

Irwell to Kersal Circular

Walk leader/s : Chris B & Angel U Grading of walk:  Easy Walk details :  An easy circular walk of approximately 6.5 miles, by the Irwell River and through some Salford streets. We will start in the car park of Salford Museum, walking towards Irwell River alongside Peel Park. We will follow the river, crossing a couple […]

Marbury Country Park

Walk leader :  David R Grading of walk :  Easy Walk details :  An easy 5 mile walk through beautiful woodlands past Budworth Mere on well defined paths. We will check at out a couple of bird viewing areas. One of these areas is up and down about 20 steps. Eventually we will reach the Anderton Boat […]

Chorlton Ees to Fletcher Moss, Didsbury

Walk leader :  Andrew J Grading of walk: Easy Walk details : This is an approximately 8.5 mile walk. It is a relatively easy and flat walk, mostly following wide paths along the river Mersey. Some of the paths may be muddy if it has rained. The walk is suitable for dogs. Indeed, we will encounter many […]

Rivington Pike

Walk leader :  Rod L Grading of walk :  Moderate Walk details :  This is a moderate approximately six mile walk. For much of the walk we will follow well maintained paths, however, some of the shorter paths are uneven in parts. As we will be walking to both the Pigeon Loft and the Pike (tower), we will […]