We need you! Help to create 100 miles of nature in Manchester.

Canal & River Trust towpath clean up

We need you!

CyanLines is on a mission to transform Manchester's green and blue spaces for everyone to enjoy and let nature flourish. We've teamed up with the wonderful people at Canal & River Trust (CRT) to host our first towpath clean up session and we need volunteers to join us. We’ll work in groups along the canal banks and experienced CRT volunteer leaders will guide us. You'll also get to learn about our canals' heritage and the wildlife who call it home. It's a great chance to meet people and spend a day in the fresh air.

So, why not bring your friends and help to kick-start 100 miles of clean and flourishing networks across our city! Places are limited so please register by 20th November.

When: 10am – 3pm on Saturday 22 November

Where: Meet at Piccadilly Basin (at the intersection of Dale St and Ancoats St)

Location map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UuXqxs9RLz6FzFgj6

Accessibility

Regrettably, the route is currently not suitable for those who are disabled as some surfaces are not fully accessible.

What do I need?

Just bring yourself, some water and a packed lunch and dress for the weather! Gloves and PPE will be provided when you arrive.

Who are the Canals & River Trust?

CRT is the UK’s largest canal charity. They cover a network of over 2000 miles of waterways which includes the Rochdale and Ashton Canals which run through the heart of Manchester. To find out more about how you can volunteer to help look after our historic canals, visit - https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/volunteer

About CyanLines

CyanLines aims to connect Greater Manchester’s blue and green spaces into a high quality network of walking, wheeling and cycling routes for residents, for visitors and for nature. The vision is to develop a network of over 100 miles of ‘CyanLines’ routes over ten years, starting with the city centres of Manchester and Salford, delivering a greener, healthier and more climate-resilient city for the future. You can find out more here - https://cyanlines.com/