Saturday, May 4

Walks @ Manchester City Centre to Media City

Canal and Riverside guided walk from Manchester City Centre to Media City and back. 6 km each way, almost entirely on paved or cobbled paths

By Dan Armstrong

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Saturday, May 4 · 1 - 4:30pm GMT+1

Foundation Coffee House

48-50 Whitworth Street Manchester M1 6LS United Kingdom

This is a picturesque route and tends to be quite peaceful

45% Tow Path, 50% along the River Irwell and 5% on roads

13:00 - Start at Whitworth Locke by the Canal / NCP Car Park

14:30 - Arrive in Media City outside the Lowry

15:00 - Leave Media City outside the Lowry

16:30 - End at Whitworth Locke by the Canal / NCP Car Park

Train: 5 min walk to Oxford Road, 10 min to Deansgate/Piccadilly

Tram: 5 min walk to St Peter's Square

(also a Tram Stop in Media City for those unable to walk back)

Explore while we pause for drinks at Alchemist or chips at Turtle Bay

Mossy paths and no railings in parts so wear sensible shoes.

It's Manchester so an umbrella would be useful. Pets allowed.

Also listed on Meetup and Discord.

Fluffy hair, dark clothing, first to arrive and the last to leave. Reachable via Discord at all hours.