Canal trail to the Trafford Centre

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Manchester

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  • Have you ever wondered whether it was possibly to walk to the Trafford Centre rather than taking the bus? Well, yes it is!

    Step 1: Have you ever wondered whether it was possibly to walk to the Trafford Centre rather than taking the bus? Well, yes it is!

  • Step 2: At the time of my walk, the Canal & River Trust we’re hosting one of their Winter Open Days which meant I was able to walk inside the canal. Ordinarily, you will just walk along the path!

  • Access the canal via the steps by the Deansgate Locks bars, just below Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop, then walk to your left.

    Step 3: Access the canal via the steps by the Deansgate Locks bars, just below Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop, then walk to your left.

  • It is amazing how much rubbish & material end up hidden below the canal water. We even spotted a wallet & a phone!

    Step 4: It is amazing how much rubbish & material end up hidden below the canal water. We even spotted a wallet & a phone!

  • As you can see, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to canal maintenance. It was really interesting to see how the work there.

    Step 5: As you can see, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to canal maintenance. It was really interesting to see how the work there.

  • Being beneath a bar, this stretch of the canal ends up with all sorts of things in it. From props from hen dos to cups & traffic cones!

    Step 6: Being beneath a bar, this stretch of the canal ends up with all sorts of things in it. From props from hen dos to cups & traffic cones!

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