Castlefield Naturehood Trail

City Centre, Greater Manchester

2hr 10m / 4.4km

Circular step-free nature walk starting at Castlefield Viaduct. Expect a walk steeped in history with amazing views and more.

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Walk preview

Map preview for Castlefield Naturehood Trail

Step 1: Welcome to our Castlefield Naturehood Trail brought to you in collaboration with the National Trust. Join us to discover all of the wild neighbours and hidden nature right here. Tap the 'Read More' button for visitor information.

Step 2: Start at the Deansgate-Castlefield lift on Deansgate road for the step-free option to get to the National Trust's Castlefield Viaduct.

Step 3: Turn left out of the lift.

Step 4: Cross over the tramway. Check both ways! Turn left on the other side to continue across the next tramway.

Step 5: After the tramway crossing, turn left to follow the footway up to the pedestrian crossing on your right hand side.

Step 6: Cross over the road at the pedestrian crossing and turn left on the other side.

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