Kersal Wetlands

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Salford
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Kersal Wetlands

Littleton Road, Salford

by gmwalking

  • 1 hour / 2.7km
  • 84

A level stroll through the new Kersal Wetlands, a haven for wildlife in Salford. Mixed surfaces.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Dog friendly
  • Great views
  • Wildlife
  • Botanics

Walk preview

Map preview for Kersal Wetlands
  1. From the Littleton Road entrance to the Wetlands, walk past the barrier and follow the path that curves slightly downhill to the left.

    Step 1: From the Littleton Road entrance to the Wetlands, walk past the barrier and follow the path that curves slightly downhill to the left.

  2. Continue on the wide paved track, which is a little worn in places but generally smooth and level.

    Step 2: Continue on the wide paved track, which is a little worn in places but generally smooth and level.

  3. Walk ahead over the line of sandstone paving and the green fingerpost. The surface is level but a little sandy.

    Step 3: Walk ahead over the line of sandstone paving and the green fingerpost. The surface is level but a little sandy.

  4. Continue past the attractively painted flood storage building and remain on the higher level path ahead with its sandy surface.

    Step 4: Continue past the attractively painted flood storage building and remain on the higher level path ahead with its sandy surface.

  5. At the end of the sandy section, there are lovely views over the Salford Wetlands site on a meander of the River Irwell.

    Step 5: At the end of the sandy section, there are lovely views over the Salford Wetlands site on a meander of the River Irwell.

  6. Proceed ahead down the paved but initially somewhat steep slope.

    Step 6: Proceed ahead down the paved but initially somewhat steep slope.

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