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Social walk from YHA Manchester
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Overview
Monday 7th October 2024
Distance: 2.8 miles
Duration: 2-4 hours
Led by: Canal & River Trust
Join this guided walk along the Rochdale Canal and Ashton Canal to learn how these historic waterways have shaped Manchester. From Castlefield we will head east along the Rochdale Canal through the city centre via Canal Street, then join the Ashton Canal to walk through Ancoats before finishing at the Eithad Campus. We will then hop on the Metrolink to return to the hostel.
This is an easy walk, step-free and all paths are surfaced. There are some sloped ramps on the route that might be unsuitable for pushchairs or some mobility aids. Our historic canals do have some surfaces that are uneven and some towpaths are narrow, particularly under bridges and around locks.
This walk is in partnership with YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks.
What makes it special
- Discover the 250-year story of how canals have shaped Manchester
- Learn how Canal & River Trust cares for our historic canals
- Free cuppa and cake at the finishing point
Date and time
Monday 7th October 2024
Start: 10:30am
Starting point: YHA Manchester
Price
It's free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging people to make a voluntary donation towards our heart of the community appeal to install life-saving defibrillators at every YHA hostel.
Hostels nearby
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