MediaCity to Deansgate by towpath

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
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MediaCity to Deansgate by towpath

Salford, Greater Manchester

by theurbanwanderer

  • 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.

  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Great views
  • Child friendly
  • Water feature

Walk preview

Map preview for MediaCity to Deansgate by towpath
  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

    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

  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.

    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.

  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 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.

  4. 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

  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)

    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)

  6. 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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