Shaun the Sheep in Manchester

Walk preview

1. Step 1: Welcome to this baaa-rilliant outdoor adventure around Heaton Park brought to you in partnership with TOG24 and Shaun the Sheep. This playful adventure includes some off -road sections and slopes.

2. Step 2: Shaun the Sheep is on the loose and hiding somewhere on this trail. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for a hint on where you can find him. Ready to do the walk? Grab your boots, bring the flock, let’s go on a woolly wild adventure.

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   Step 3: This walk starts at Victoria Avenue bus stop on Middleton Road. It's served by routes 59, 717, 740 and 741.

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   Step 4: Head through the gates to enter Heaton Park which we're exploring on our walk today. Notice the tram tracks here.

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   Step 5: There are plenty of benches on the main tarmac path. We're going to head left onto the first mown grass path.

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   Step 6: Head right at the top and enjoy your first dose of nature in the park past some lovely trees and in summer, long grasses and wildflowers.