Salford Quays circular

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Salford
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Salford Quays circular

Salford, Greater Manchester

by gmringway

  • 2hr 25m / 7.7km
  • 136

A step-free sampler of the GM Ringway trail including the Salford Quays waterfront and Ordsall Hall.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Public transport
  • Child friendly
  • Water feature
  • History
  • Refreshments

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  1. Start from MediaCityUK Metrolink station, served by trams from Manchester and other locations. There are also several bus stops nearby.

    Step 1: Start from MediaCityUK Metrolink station, served by trams from Manchester and other locations. There are also several bus stops nearby.

  2. Exit the station towards the BBC Sport building and turn 90 degrees right, keeping the tall metal-clad columns to your left.

    Step 2: Exit the station towards the BBC Sport building and turn 90 degrees right, keeping the tall metal-clad columns to your left.

  3. Turn right onto the compacted gravel path past the first planted area, following the sign towards the Blue Peter Garden.

    Step 3: Turn right onto the compacted gravel path past the first planted area, following the sign towards the Blue Peter Garden.

  4. Continue ahead to remain on the light-coloured compacted-gravel walkway between lovely planted beds on your left and right.

    Step 4: Continue ahead to remain on the light-coloured compacted-gravel walkway between lovely planted beds on your left and right.

  5. It's worth pausing to admire the Blue Peter vegetable patch and garden to your right.

    Step 5: It's worth pausing to admire the Blue Peter vegetable patch and garden to your right.

  6. Keep right through the garden area. Over to your left are several pubs, restaurants and cafes, useful for a break.

    Step 6: Keep right through the garden area. Over to your left are several pubs, restaurants and cafes, useful for a break.

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