{"id":18596,"date":"2025-10-30T11:58:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T11:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T15:24:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:24:41","slug":"manchester-city-walks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/manchester-city-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester City Walks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_a6fdc6bfb41098acda3eda7f4853517b\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/places-to-go\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlaces to go\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/nature\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNature\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUK City Walks\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/manchester\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExplore Manchester\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tManchester City Walks\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Amy Matthews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-10-30T11:58:17+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">October 30, 2025<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t13 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manchester-from-heaton-park.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"Manchester from Heaton Park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manchester-from-heaton-park.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manchester-from-heaton-park-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manchester-from-heaton-park-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manchester-from-heaton-park-768x301.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_e5b04e94d0d49ffe9158e498ea99cbdb\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-manchester-s-green-outdoors\">Explore Manchester\u2019s Green Outdoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manchester offers countless opportunities for a walk in fresh air and nature without going far from the city. From peaceful canal-side strolls to benches tucked into leafy parks, there\u2019s no shortage of places to pause and take in the surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is home to a wide variety of green spaces each offering a different way to experience a walk through greenery. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a quiet moment in the heart of town or a longer walk through woodland and wetlands, there\u2019s something for every pace and preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These escapes in and around Manchester are accessible by public transport, making them easy to reach for a spontaneous afternoon or a planned weekend outing. A few spots lie a little further afield, perfect for those seeking a more adventurous day trip. With walking trails, wildlife, waterways, and even sky gardens, Manchester\u2019s green spaces invite you to explore the outdoors in a city that\u2019s constantly evolving to encompass more natural locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unable to visit Manchester, for similar walking inspiration in and around other city centres, <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\">take a look at other locations in our city walks s<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\">ries<\/a>. Below are a few of the cities included in our series:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_9a2f07ff451a3eedea48d022630cf7b6\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/walks-in-edinburgh-exploring-urban-nature\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tEdinburgh City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/oxford-city-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tOxford City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/bath-city-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBath City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/walks-in-london-exploring-urban-nature\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLondon City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/liverpool-city-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLiverpool City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/glasgow-city-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGlasgow City Walks\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-are-the-best-city-walks-in-manchester\">Where are the best city walks in Manchester?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-castlefield-viaduct\">Castlefield Viaduct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/castlefield-viaduct.jpg\" alt=\"Castlefield Viaduct\" class=\"wp-image-18618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/castlefield-viaduct.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/castlefield-viaduct-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/castlefield-viaduct-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/castlefield-viaduct-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Castlefield Viaduct<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Barton Street (Stop WO) or Deansgate<br><strong>Nearest tram station<\/strong>: Deansgate-Castlefield<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suspended above the historic heart of Manchester, the Victorian-era steel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/cheshire-greater-manchester\/castlefield-viaduct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castlefield Viaduct<\/a> has been reimagined as a unique elevated garden space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Originally built in 1892 by Heenan and Froude, the engineers also responsible for Blackpool Tower, the 330-metre-long Castlefield Viaduct once carried rail traffic to the Great Northern Warehouse until its closure in 1969. After decades of disuse, the National Trust transformed the structure into a \u201csky garden\u201d in 2022, initially as a temporary pilot. Its popularity, however, led to the decision to make it a permanent fixture, with a new section due to open in summer 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, 120 metres of the viaduct are open to the public, offering a peaceful space for walking, pausing, and connecting with nature. The garden features over 3,000 plants, including wildflowers, shrubs, and trees, with sections designed by local organisations to reflect Manchester\u2019s industrial and ecological heritage. The project is part of the <a href=\"http:\/\/t.org.uk\/our-cause\/nature-climate\/how-the-national-trust-is-supporting-urban-heritage-and-parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Trust\u2019s Urban Places Programme<\/a>, aiming to increase access to nature in city environments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the section to walk is currently only short, it is a worthwhile stroll through the unique greenery and Manchester&#8217;s heritage. With its blend of history, horticulture, and community engagement, the Castlefield Viaduct offers a fresh perspective on urban green space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_edcf3f3d8319bde954358c8bc7e6dfd7\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/?lat=53.47502&#038;lon=-2.25457&#038;zoom=15.1091&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore the Castlefield Viaduct and canals in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manchester-s-canals\">Manchester&#8217;s Canals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manchester-canals.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester Canals\" class=\"wp-image-18623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manchester-canals.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manchester-canals-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manchester-canals-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manchester-canals-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Manchester Canals at Castlefield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Deansgate (Rochdale Canal), Manchester Piccadilly (Ashton Canal)<br><strong>Nearest tram station<\/strong>:&nbsp;Deansgate-Castlefield (Rochdale Canal), New Islington (Ashton Canal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A walk along the canals offers a unique way to experience Manchester\u2019s rich industrial heritage and urban nature. The historic <a href=\"https:\/\/canalrivertrust.org.uk\/canals-and-rivers\/rochdale-canal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rochdale Canal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bridgewatercanal.co.uk\/\">Bridgewater Canals<\/a> offer ideal opportunities for a stroll through the centre of the city, while the Ashton Canal provides an escape to Ashton-under-Lyne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a walk in the centre of the city, the Castleford area, once the beating heart of the city\u2019s cotton trade, is now a tranquil yet vibrant space where history and greenery meet. You can follow the Rochdale Canal Tow Path past restored mills and warehouses, some dramatically built over the canal to form tunnel-like sections. A series of beautiful bridges punctuate the walkway, including the ornate Castlegate Viaduct and the modern Merchants Bridge, each offering striking views and architectural contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The canal walk also features the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penninewaterways.co.uk\/manchester\/m60.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rochdale Nine Locks<\/a>, a historic series of locks that drop the canal from Piccadilly to Castlefield, now Grade II-listed and still in use by boaters. These locks, along with the cobbled streets and viaducts overhead, evoke the city\u2019s industrial past while offering a peaceful setting for walking, photography, and wildlife spotting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a walk that takes you to the edges of the city, the Ashton Canal stretches nearly seven miles, offering a scenic and historically rich route for walking and cycling. the canal serves as a green corridor through a mix of urban and natural landscapes, passing through areas like Ancoats, Droylsden, and Fairfield. Along the towpath, you can encounter locks, bridges, and remnants of industrial architecture, as well as wildlife such as ducks and herons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the canals stretching across the city, you can easily pick and choose where you&#8217;d like to walk from. Take a look at the canals to pick the best route for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_5ccd4e2250d891e33419ea1ef607d078\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/?lat=53.47487&#038;lon=-2.25724&#038;zoom=15.6326&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Manchester&#039;s Canals in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-debdale-park-amp-gorton-resevoirs\">Debdale Park &amp; Gorton Resevoirs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/debdale-park-gorton-resevoirs.jpg\" alt=\"Debdale Park &amp; Gorton Resevoirs\" class=\"wp-image-18620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/debdale-park-gorton-resevoirs.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/debdale-park-gorton-resevoirs-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/debdale-park-gorton-resevoirs-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/debdale-park-gorton-resevoirs-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Debdale Park &amp; Gorton Resevoirs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Clumber Road<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong> Ryder Brow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set in the Gorton area of Manchester, the expansive 45-acre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.gov.uk\/directory_record\/439739\/debdale_park\/category\/301\/all_parks_playgrounds_and_open_spaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Debdale Park<\/a> is one of the city\u2019s largest inner-city parks and a prime destination for outdoor recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally developed around two reservoirs, Gorton Lower and Gorton Upper, built in the 1820s to supply water to Manchester, the land was transformed into a public park after World War I and expanded further after World War II. Today, the park offers a variety of walking routes through ornamental gardens, wooded areas, and around the reservoirs, which are popular for licensed fishing and provide a peaceful setting for spotting urban wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debdale Park is especially family-friendly, featuring a dedicated play area for children under 12, a multi-use games area, and a skate park. For those seeking more adventurous activities, the adjacent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.better.org.uk\/leisure-centre\/manchester\/debdale-outdoor-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Debdale Outdoor Centre<\/a> offers watersports such as dinghy sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and windsurfing, as well as indoor climbing and orienteering. The park also connects to the Fallowfield Loop, a shared-use path that follows a former railway line and is part of the UK National Cycle Network, making it ideal for longer walks or bike rides across south Manchester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"660px\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.osmaps.com\/config?id=13b1a5b7-ae38-4486-a254-26fd44e89cb5\" title=\"Embedded route\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_f09ab3ae9e6d35ec44ec24f876aa3090\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/7399090\/gorton-reservoir?lat=53.46615&#038;lon=-2.16098&#038;zoom=13.8522&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Debdale Park and the Gorton reservoirs in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-boggart-hole-clough\">Boggart Hole Clough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/boggart-hole-clough.jpg\" alt=\"Boggart Hole Clough\" class=\"wp-image-18617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/boggart-hole-clough.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/boggart-hole-clough-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/boggart-hole-clough-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/boggart-hole-clough-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boggart Hole Clough<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Grange Park Road<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong>: Moston<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covering 190 acres in the Blackley area of Manchester, the vast woodland and country park of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.gov.uk\/directory_record\/439708\/boggart_hole_clough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boggart Hole Clough<\/a> is one of the city&#8217;s most atmospheric green spaces perfect for walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term clough refers to a steep-sided wooded valley. As such, ravines and gullies shape the park\u2019s landscape, cutting through ancient woodland that dates back to the Bronze Age, Historically, the area was part of Blackley Deer Park and later became a public park in 1894, with broad walks and naturalistic landscaping. Today, it\u2019s designated as a Local Nature Reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking trails wind through dense woodland, past fishing lakes, and along Boggart Hole Brook, offering a peaceful escape and opportunities to spot wildlife. The park includes a children\u2019s play area, athletics track, and facilities for boating, fishing, and orienteering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local folklore names the park after a boggart, a mischievous spirit said to haunt the area and cause minor chaos like curdling milk or hiding objects. 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(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kersal Wetlands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Blossom Way<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong>: Salford Crescent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the site of the historic Manchester Racecourse, this area has been transformed into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salford.gov.uk\/parks-and-open-spaces\/kersal-wetlands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kersal Wetlands<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wetlands are a 90-acre nature reserve and flood management zone beside the River Irwell in Salford. The project was designed to reduce flood risk while creating a haven for wildlife and a green space for public enjoyment. Today, the wetlands feature a mix of reedbeds, ponds, wildflower meadows, and woodland, offering a rich habitat for birds such as herons, kingfishers, and cormorants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can explore a walking route around the wetlands that winds through open and exposed terrain, with sweeping views of the Manchester&#8217;s city skyline. The paths are well-maintained and accessible for walkers, runners, cyclists, and families with pushchairs or wheelchairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area connects to nearby <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kersaldale.com\/\">Kersal Dale<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salford.gov.uk\/parks-and-open-spaces\/salford-parks\/kersal-moor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kersal Moor<\/a>, extending the opportunity to enjoy ancient woodland and more secluded trails. Kersal Wetlands showcases how city spaces can actively support environmental resilience and outdoor recreation through a blend of urban nature, historical significance, and biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_1f55f43caccf4f159f3f87bd70f4b148\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/?lat=53.50632&#038;lon=-2.27416&#038;zoom=14.0563&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore the Kersal Wetlands in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-werneth-low\">Werneth Low<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/werneth-low.jpg\" alt=\"Werneth Low\" class=\"wp-image-18627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/werneth-low.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/werneth-low-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/werneth-low-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/werneth-low-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Werneth Low<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Spring Avenue<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong>: Hattersley (East) Woodley (West)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located just under 10 miles from Manchester city centre, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tameside.gov.uk\/Countryside\/Welcome-to-Werneth-Low-Country-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Werneth Low<\/a> offers some of the most spectacular views of the city and surrounding landscapes, along with beautiful walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanning 200 acres, the area is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/pennines\/\">Pennines <\/a>and provides panoramic vistas that, on clear days, stretch as far as the Welsh mountains and Liverpool. Historically, the land was purchased in 1920 by the Hyde War Memorial Committee as a tribute to the 710 local men who died in World War I, and it has been preserved ever since as a public green space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Werneth Low is a haven for walkers and nature lovers, with a variety of trails that pass through open fields, wooded cloughs, and historic sites such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/historicengland.org.uk\/listing\/the-list\/list-entry\/1068049?section=official-list-entry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hyde War Memorial<\/a>. Wildlife is abundant, including ground-nesting birds that are protected during breeding season. The terrain is mostly gentle, though some paths ascend to the hilltop, rewarding you with sweeping views across Greater Manchester and beyond. The park is ideal for peaceful strolls, dog walking and dramatic photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_7b14cde0bc491424e380c2cb943994b2\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/?lat=53.43873&#038;lon=-2.05473&#038;zoom=14.4605&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Werneth Low in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sale-water-park\">Sale Water Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sale-water-park.jpg\" alt=\"Sale Water Park\" class=\"wp-image-18626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sale-water-park.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sale-water-park-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sale-water-park-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sale-water-park-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sale Water Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Poplar Road (West), Temple Road (South)<br><strong>Nearest tram station<\/strong>: Sale Water Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set in Trafford, just south of Manchester, the 152 acres of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmanchester.com\/listing\/sale-water-park\/14411101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sale Water Park<\/a> offers a rich mix of lake, woodland, meadows, and riverside paths ideal for a city walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The centrepiece is a 52-acre artificial lake, created in the 1970s by flooding a gravel pit excavated to build the M60 motorway embankment. Today, the park is a popular destination for walking, birdwatching, and watersports, with flat, accessible trails that loop around the lake and connect to the River Mersey and Jackson\u2019s Boat Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the northeast corner lies Broad Ees Dole, a managed wetland developed in the 1980s to support birdlife that couldn\u2019t thrive in the deeper lake waters. This area is now a designated Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Biological Importance, attracting species such as common snipe, lapwings, and kingfishers. 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src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/reddish-vale-country-park.jpg\" alt=\"Reddish Vale Country Park\" class=\"wp-image-18625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/reddish-vale-country-park.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/reddish-vale-country-park-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/reddish-vale-country-park-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/reddish-vale-country-park-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reddish Vale Country Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: The Link (Stop B) (East), Houldsworth Square (Stop B) (West)<br><strong>Nearest train station<\/strong>: Brinnington BNT (East), Reddish South (West)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanning 161 acres in the Tame Valley near Stockport, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmanchester.com\/listing\/reddish-vale-country-park\/8497101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reddish Vale Country Park<\/a> offers a rich blend of natural beauty and industrial heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the site of a calico printing works, the area has been transformed into a Local Nature Reserve. It features woodlands, wildflower meadows, and mill ponds that now support a wide variety of birdlife including herons, grebes, and kingfishers. You can explore the park\u2019s history and ecology through an audio tour or walk the \u2018Heritage Wander\u2019 trail, which highlight its transformation from a key Manchester industrial site to green haven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reddish Vale is ideal for walking and outdoor activities, with several well-marked trails including sections of the long-distance <a href=\"https:\/\/ldwa.org.uk\/ldp\/members\/show_path.php?path_name=Midshires+Way\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Midshires Way<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transpenninetrail.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trans Pennine Trail<\/a>. These paths connect the park to wider regional routes, making it a great starting point for extended hikes or cycle rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The terrain includes peaceful riverside paths along the River Tame, wooded tracks, and open meadows with skyline views. The mill ponds also offer opportunities for fishing, and the nearby Reddish Vale Farm adds a family-friendly element with petting animals and countryside experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_ca915c7f20608197605c7430a27e174e\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/5291415\/reddish-vale-circular?lat=53.435&#038;lon=-2.12308&#038;zoom=13.5093&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore a loop around Reddish Vale Country Park\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-daisy-nook\">Daisy Nook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/crime-lake-at-daisy-nook.jpg\" alt=\"Crime Lake at Daisy Nook\" class=\"wp-image-18619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/crime-lake-at-daisy-nook.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/crime-lake-at-daisy-nook-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/crime-lake-at-daisy-nook-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/crime-lake-at-daisy-nook-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crime Lake at Daisy Nook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Daisy Nook Country Park<br><strong>Nearest tram station<\/strong>: Ashton West<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set in the Medlock Valley and covering around 100 acres, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldham.gov.uk\/info\/200275\/parks\/684\/daisy_nook_country_park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daisy Nook<\/a> offers a peaceful walking retreat just a short distance from Manchester city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally known as Waterhouses, the area was renamed Daisy Nook in 1855 after a fictional rural idyll described by Lancashire poet Ben Brierley. The park is centred around the disused Hollinwood Branch Canal and features a network of waterways. This includes the picturesque Crime Lake, which was formed accidentally in 1795 due to a canal construction landslip. This lake was famously painted by L.S. Lowry in 1942, and his depiction of <a href=\"https:\/\/artuk.org\/discover\/artworks\/lancashire-fair-good-friday-daisy-nook-28746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the park during a Good Friday fair<\/a> became one of his most celebrated works, achieving the highest auction price of any of his paintings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daisy Nook is ideal for walking and wildlife spotting, with trails winding through woodland, meadows, and along the canal. The area is rich in birdlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts. You can enjoy an audio tour to enhance their experience and learn about the park\u2019s history and ecology. The terrain is varied but accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_8234210f5ad19ef12871c67f5fa7ca30\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/2535166\/daisy-nook?lat=53.51156&#038;lon=-2.123&#038;zoom=13.0886&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore a circular route around Daisy Nook in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heaton-park\">Heaton Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/heaton-park.jpg\" alt=\"Heaton Park\" class=\"wp-image-18621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/heaton-park.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/heaton-park-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/heaton-park-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/heaton-park-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heaton Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest bus stop<\/strong>: Heaton Park Metrolink (Stop C) (West), Victoria Avenue (East)<br><strong>Nearest tram station<\/strong>: Heaton Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covering 600 acres, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.gov.uk\/heatonpark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heaton Park<\/a> is the largest municipal park in Europe and a cornerstone of Manchester\u2019s outdoor heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally the private estate of the Egerton family, the land was purchased by Manchester Corporation in 1902 and opened to the public. At its heart lies Heaton Hall, a Grade I-listed 18th-century country house designed by James Wyatt in 1772. The hall\u2019s neoclassical architecture and hilltop location offer panoramic views of the Manchester skyline, and it occasionally opens for public tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park is ideal for walking and outdoor activities, with a mix of formal gardens, open parkland, woodland trails, and a boating lake. Families can enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.gov.uk\/info\/500307\/what_to_see_and_do\/6918\/animal_centre\">Hea<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.gov.uk\/info\/500307\/what_to_see_and_do\/6918\/animal_centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.gov.uk\/info\/500307\/what_to_see_and_do\/6918\/animal_centre\">on Park Animal Centre<\/a>, which is free to visit year-round, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/hptramway.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heaton Park Tramway Museum<\/a>, which preserves Greater Manchester\u2019s tram heritage with restored vehicles and a short operational line. The city regularly host guided walks and orienteering events, making it a great destination for educational outings or a full day in the fresh air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_951192b10b30d0b6047d89dad6f2645a\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/?lat=53.53485&#038;lon=-2.25955&#038;zoom=13.9536&#038;style=Leisure&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Heaton Park in OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"ad_hr\" role=\"none\">\r\n<div class=\"home_hero_20_mix_match\">\r\n    <div>\r\n        <h2>NEW DOG FRIENDLY WALKING GUIDE BOOKS<\/h2><h4>A collection of brand new books from Ordnance Survey<\/h4>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/books\/os-short-walks-made-easy-guidebooks\/os-swme-dog-friendly-walks\/\" class=\"Button Button--red Button--smaller\"><span class=\"Button__text\">Shop Now<\/span><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/swmedogs.png\" alt=\"OFFER: save 20\" height=\"250\" width=\"250\" \/>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"ad_hr\" role=\"none\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n .InnerBlocks .home_hero_20_mix_match h2 {\r\n    margin-top: 20px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n}\r\n   \r\n.InnerBlocks .ad_hr {\r\n margin: 20px;\r\n border-color: #9f9f9f;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-flow: row wrap;\r\n  background-image:  linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%), url(\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dog-in-peak-district.jpg\");\r\n  background-position: center center;\r\n  background-size:cover;\r\n  border-radius: 25px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  > div {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  padding: 2% 8%;\r\n  color: #ffffff;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  > div:nth-child(2) {\r\n  padding: 0;\r\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  justify-content: center;\r\n  align-self: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match > div > img {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  height: auto;\r\n  max-width: 250px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  h2 {\r\n  font-size: 3rem;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  p {\r\n  font-size: 2rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.home_hero_20_mix_match  a {\r\n  font-size: 2rem;\r\n}\r\n    \r\n.Button--smaller {\r\n  padding: 8px 20px!important;\r\n}\r\n    \r\n.Button--smaller span {\r\n  font-size: 20px;\r\n}    \r\n\r\n\r\n@media (min-width:50em){\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match {\r\n    background-image:  linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%), url(\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dog-in-peak-district.jpg\");\r\n  }\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match  > div {\r\n    width: 50%;\r\n    text-align: left;\r\n  }\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match  h2 {\r\n    font-size: 5rem;\r\n  }\r\n  .home_hero_20_mix_match  p {\r\n    font-size: 3rem;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-can-you-find-more-nature-walks-in-manchester\">Where can you find more nature walks in Manchester?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty more natural places to explore in and around Manchester for the perfect city walk. If you&#8217;re looking for further inspiration, consider venturing to a few lesser-known but equally rewarding green spaces such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fletchermossgardens.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fletcher Moss Park &amp; Botanical Gardens<\/a> \u2013 a peaceful blend of formal gardens and riverside woodland, perfect for a relaxing stroll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmanchester.com\/listing\/prestwich-forest-park\/1228101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prestwich Forest Park<\/a> \u2013 a vast green space offering woodland trails and wildlife spotting just north of the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.gov.uk\/directory_record\/439727\/chorlton_water_park\/category\/301\/all_parks_playgrounds_and_open_spaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chorlton Ees Nature Reserve &amp; Water Park<\/a> \u2013 a tranquil haven of meadows, wetlands, and lakes ideal for birdwatching and gentle walks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outwoodcountrypark.co.uk\/\">Outwood Trail and Park<\/a> \u2013 a scenic, tree-lined trail along a former railway route, great for walking and cycling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.gov.uk\/directory_record\/439729\/clayton_vale\/category\/301\/all_parks_playgrounds_and_open_spaces\">Clayton <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.gov.uk\/directory_record\/439729\/clayton_vale\/category\/301\/all_parks_playgrounds_and_open_spaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">V<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.gov.uk\/directory_record\/439729\/clayton_vale\/category\/301\/all_parks_playgrounds_and_open_spaces\">ale<\/a> \u2013 a hidden gem with riverside paths, woodlands, and mountain biking trails in East Manchester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-you-looking-for-historical-walks-in-manchester\">Are you looking for historical walks in Manchester?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, you can combine urban walking, as well as exploring the countryside to discover what Greater Manchester has to over. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/historical-manchester-walking-the-past\/\">plenty of historical locations<\/a> that you can incorporate into a walk, ranging from a Roman fort at its heart to the earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle outside of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-you-want-to-go-a-little-further-than-manchester-for-a-walk\">Do you want to go a little further than Manchester for a walk?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond Manchester, <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/regions\/north-west\/\">north west England<\/a> has countless outdoor opportunities for those seeking their next adventure. If you&#8217;re looking to step from a city stroll into a countryside hike, <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/hiking-for-beginners-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prepare yourself<\/a> and take a look at our suggestions for inspiration of where to go:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/peak-district\/\">Peak District<\/a> \u2013 a breath-taking national park of rolling hills, rugged moorlands, and charming villages <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/best-hikes-in-the-peak-district-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ideal for hiking<\/a> and exploring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakdistrict.gov.uk\/visiting\/miles-without-stiles\/dove-stone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dovestone Reservoir<\/a> \u2013 a serene waterside walk surrounded by dramatic hills and woodland trails on the edge of the Peak 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