Quarry Bank Mill – Heron Pond loop from Manchester Airport
Quarry Bank Mill – Heron Pond loop from Manchester Airport
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Quarry Bank Mill – Heron Pond loop from Manchester Airport
01:15
4.78km
30m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 19, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 1.43 km for 76 m
Customers only
After 3.31 km for 129 m
Customers only
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
246 m
The Honeybee
Highlight • Restaurant
1.26 km
View of the Garden at Ness Botanic Gardens
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
1.52 km
Quarry Bank Mill
Highlight • Structure
The mill was built by industrialist Samuel Greg …
Tip by
2.50 km
Bluebell Hillside
Highlight • Forest
3.01 km
Heron Pond
Highlight • Lake
4.78 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.70 km
512 m
348 m
166 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.80 km
792 m
732 m
234 m
226 m
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