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Burrs Weir on the River Irwell – View of the River loop from Summerseat

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Burrs Weir on the River Irwell – View of the River loop from Summerseat

Easy

4.7

(3)

36

hikers

Burrs Weir on the River Irwell – View of the River loop from Summerseat

01:43

6.58km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

526 m

East Lancashire Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

2

1.70 km

3

2.29 km

Burrs Weir on the River Irwell

Highlight • Structure

The weir was constructed in the late 18th century to help control the river flow and increase the speed so that it could power the spinning mill at Burrs.

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4

2.90 km

The Irwell Sculpture Trail consists of 70 art installations along a 33-mile (53 km) trail through Salford, Bury and Rossendale. The Burrs Country Park cluster of sculptures includes the Stone Cycle, Picnic Area and Waterwheel.

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5

3.08 km

View of the River

Highlight • River

6

3.36 km

The Brown Cow Pub

Highlight • Pub

7

3.36 km

8

5.72 km

Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

B

6.58 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

1.04 km

994 m

360 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.02 km

1.16 km

1.12 km

179 m

< 100 m

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