Brookdale Park

Salford Trail

Winds through Greater Manchester's post-industrial landscape, mixing canal towpaths, parkland and urban stretches with mostly flat, easy terrain. Perfect for families and buggies on paved sections, though some parts cross roads requiring supervision. Dogs welcome throughout. Offers a fascinating glimpse of Salford's heritage, from Victorian warehouses to modern MediaCityUK, with plenty of cafés and pubs for breaks. Ideal for a relaxed day exploring urban green spaces without leaving the city.

GM Ringway Stage 17

Stretches 16.6km through Greater Manchester's urban-rural fringe with mostly flat terrain and gentle inclines along canals, riverside paths and green corridors. Not suitable for buggies due to length, occasional steps and uneven towpath surfaces, though older children who manage longer distances will cope fine. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock in parkland sections. Connects industrial heritage with surprising pockets of nature, offering a proper leg-stretch that showcases the transition betw

GM Ringway Stage 14

Tackles 21.9km of mixed terrain from urban paths to country lanes with moderate inclines, particularly around Healey Dell Nature Reserve's wooded gorge. Not suitable for buggies due to length, stiles, and uneven sections; older children who manage longer distances will cope fine. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Rewards walkers with Lancashire's classic mill heritage, riverside stretches along the Spodden and Roch, and excellent views across Greater Manchester's green belt where town meets

GM Ringway Stage 13

GM Ringway Stage 16