MediaCity to Deansgate by towpath
Salford, Greater Manchester
- 55 minutes / 6.8km
- 170
An easy walk meandering the towpath from MediaCityUK to Deansgate via canal. Well laid paths, small hills with cobbles & a pub on the route.
Walks by theurbanwanderer
Canal trail to the Trafford Centre
Castlefield, Greater Manchester
- 2hr 25m / 9km
- 106
Ever wondered whether you can walk to the Trafford Centre? Well, you can! Take a canals side wander from Castlefield via some city icons!
Macc Forest & Ridgegate Reservoir
Wildboarclough, Cheshire East
- 2hr 15m / 10.4km
- 96
A hilly forest walk in Wildboarclough down to the reservoir & back up again. Views towards Tegg’s Nose, the quarry & reservoirs.
Reddish Vale Country Park
Stockport, Greater Manchester
- 1hr 30m / 4.5km
- 95
Countryside jaunt with viaduct views, nature and a walk over the M60 motorway (safely!) Explore & learn fun facts about this great park!
Urban Nature at the River Park
Port Sunlight, Wirral
- 45 minutes / 2.3km
- 73
This unusual hill has more to offer than you’d think. Views of Liverpool & lots of nature. A hilly paved walk the whole family can enjoy.
Discover Mcr: City Statue Trail
North Central Manchester, Greater Manchester
- 1 hour / 3.9km
- 68
From bikes to American Presidents, metal trees & stones. Manchester has a wealth of history & heritage hidden in the city’s public statues.
Art & views at YSP
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
- 3hr 35m / 6km
- 67
Art & countryside at the “gallery without walls”. Take a stroll around the Bretton Estate to discover sculpture in a different kind of show!
Ramble the Roman City Walls
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
- 1hr 5m / 3km
- 60
Discover the history & legends of the city with a wander around the city walls, with the added bonus of waterside fun & views over to Wales!
Lindow Common Two-Loop Walk
Wilmslow, Cheshire East
- 20 minutes / 1.9km
- 8
A peaceful walk with a lake, woodland paths, local history and lots of nature all around.
Willaston Mill Lane Circular Walk
Willaston, Cheshire West and Chester
- 45 minutes / 3km
- 57
This circular walk is lovely in all seasons & weather. With small hills, field views, historic features & far glimpses of Liverpool.
Walk to Cheshire Oaks via the canal
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester
- 2hr 15m / 7.5km
- 53
Skip the Cheshire Oaks traffic by walking there from the National Waterways Museum along the Shropshire Union Canal & back again.
Park to park through the Curry Mile
Manchester, Greater Manchester
- 35 minutes / 1.9km
- 51
Two city parks & a wander through the bright lights, delicious smells & vibrant atmosphere of the famous Curry Mile.
Portland Basin Museum by towpath
Sportcity, Greater Manchester
- 3hr 35m / 14.9km
- 50
Take to the towpath & meander your way up the Ashton Canal from the Man City ground to the Portland Basin Museum.
Church Wood walk at Rivacre Valley
Little Sutton, Cheshire West and Chester
- 20 minutes / 0.9km
- 49
A short little gem of a woodland walk in Little Sutton. Kids will love stomping in the mud and adults will enjoy the fresh air and trees.
Easy stroll around Birkenhead Park
Birkenhead, Merseyside
- 25 minutes / 1.2km
- 46
A short walk around the iconic Birkenhead Park, taking in the historical buildings & lake. A great place for the kids and dogs too.
Liverpool lights from New Brighton
New Brighton, Merseyside
- 1hr 20m / 6.9km
- 45
Dark evenings don’t have to be the end of walking. New Brighton offers a safe, light & fun walk with views over to the lights of Liverpool.
History, art & seaside snacks
Blackpool, Lancashire
- 1hr 20m / 7.6km
- 43
Walk the promenade to learn about the history & art of Blackpool front, while enjoying the seaside vibe. Don’t worry, it involves chips!
Uni circular refresher walk
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
- 1hr 45m / 5.4km
- 35
A walk around Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
