Stage 2 of the GM Ringway, Greater Manchester's long-distance trail, follows a series of pleasant, traffic-free footpaths through the Mersey Valley greenbelt of South Manchester.
easy
Distance 10.5 km
Stage 2 of the GM Ringway, Greater Manchester's long-distance trail, follows a series of pretty, traffic-free footpaths through the Mersey Valley greenbelt of South Manchester.
Highlights include:
- The wildlife and greenery of Chorlton Water Park
- The trees and birdlife of Kenworthy Woods
- A particularly pretty meander of the River Mersey
- An old country lane near Didsbury village
- Fletcher Moss Park, one of the most attractive and varied areas of parkland in Manchester.
The stage links Sale Water Park and East Didsbury Metrolink stations. For those with dogs, the start is a short walk from bus stops on Hardy Lane, Chorlton or Old Hall Lane, Sale while East Didsbury rail station is near the end. Buses also run from East Didsbury back to Chorlton & elsewhere.
Highlights include:
- The wildlife and greenery of Chorlton Water Park
- The trees and birdlife of Kenworthy Woods
- A particularly pretty meander of the River Mersey
- An old country lane near Didsbury village
- Fletcher Moss Park, one of the most attractive and varied areas of parkland in Manchester.
The stage links Sale Water Park and East Didsbury Metrolink stations. For those with dogs, the start is a short walk from bus stops on Hardy Lane, Chorlton or Old Hall Lane, Sale while East Didsbury rail station is near the end. Buses also run from East Didsbury back to Chorlton & elsewhere.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
44 m
Lowest point
26 m
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Coordinates:
OS Grid
SJ 80765 92422
DD
53.428241, -2.290933
DMS
53°25'41.7"N 2°17'27.4"W
UTM
30U 547113 5920144
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SJ 80765 92422
DD
53.428241, -2.290933
DMS
53°25'41.7"N 2°17'27.4"W
UTM
30U 547113 5920144
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
10.5 km
Duration
2:35 h
Ascent
20 m
Descent
6 m
Highest point
44 m
Lowest point
26 m
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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