Merchants Bridge – Science and Industry Museum loop from Humphrey Park

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Merchants Bridge – Science and Industry Museum loop from Humphrey Park

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Merchants Bridge – Science and Industry Museum loop from Humphrey Park

04:56

19.4km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.49 km

Stretford Marina

Lake

7.16 km

Railway Arches Along the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

7.55 km

Manchester Art Gallery

Highlight • Cafe

The Manchester Art Gallery is a public art museum in Manchester. It emerged from the Royal Manchester Institution, founded in 1823, and is located in three interconnected buildings in the …

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10.8 km

Historic Architecture of Manchester City Centre

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Architecture in Manchester
A spectacular variety of architectural styles makes Manchester's skyline a sight to behold. Modern, contemporary, Georgian, Roman and Gothic – Manchester has it all.

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11.0 km

Science and Industry Museum

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The site of the original terminus of the world’s first inter-urban railway, the Science and Industry Museum is a great place to learn about Manchester's industrial heritage and the role …

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12.5 km

Slate Wharf and Bridges, Manchester

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Slate Wharf is a well respected housing development close to central Manchester. It's built around one of the old wharfs of the Bridgwater Canal. The long distance Cheshire Ring Canal …

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19.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

2.94 km

1.91 km

1.58 km

278 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.33 km

7.06 km

4.63 km

281 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

November 27, 2024,GM Ringway Stage 1: Manchester to Sale Water Park.

Cafe in Longford Park around 9k is handy for a cuppa. Sadly, no bacon butties.

May 11, 2024,GM Ringway Stage 1 - St Peters Square to Sale Water Park

Stage 1 uses towpaths, walkways, parkland and the Trans Pennine Trail to trace an almost totally traffic-free and tranquil route from the city centre to the verdant Mersey Valley.

Highlights include:

- The towpaths of the historic Rochdale and Bridgewater Canals
- Castlefield’s industrial and transport-related heritage
- Longford Park, with its petting zoo, cafe and play areas
- Turn …