MediaCity to Deansgate by towpath

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Manchester

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  • From the busy and bustling business district of MediaCityUK you're only a short walk away from enjoying a wander down the Bridgewater Canal

    Step 1: From the busy and bustling business district of MediaCityUK you're only a short walk away from enjoying a wander down the Bridgewater Canal

  • Cross the MediaCity footbridge with the tall wing. Take a moment to enjoy the view. On a good day you can see Winter Hill to the right.

    Step 2: Cross the MediaCity footbridge with the tall wing. Take a moment to enjoy the view. On a good day you can see Winter Hill to the right.

  • Turn left at the end of the bridge passing the Imperial War Museum North. If you have time & it's open, check out the viewing tower inside.

    Step 3: Turn left at the end of the bridge passing the Imperial War Museum North. If you have time & it's open, check out the viewing tower inside.

  • Step 4: Because of tramway work you'll have to take a detour onto the road for a bit. You’ll be back by the water in no time! 😊 By early 2021 this was completed so you can continue along the wharf to Liverpool (Victoria) Warehouse

  • This path takes you onto the main road. Once at the end, turn left and follow the road straight ahead. (With the building work on your left)

    Step 5: This path takes you onto the main road. Once at the end, turn left and follow the road straight ahead. (With the building work on your left)

  • See if you can spot "Gnome Island" on your walk up the road! There's a big bunch of the cheeky things!

    Step 6: See if you can spot "Gnome Island" on your walk up the road! There's a big bunch of the cheeky things!

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