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    GM Ringway 20 Stretford - Manchester 2022

    Walking route mapped by  Andrew Read Photo
    3 years ago

    Starts near Trafford, GBMORE ROUTES NEAR HERE
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    Stage 20 of the GM Ringway - Greater Manchester's long-distance trail - connects Stretford with the city centre via a series of largely traffic-free waterside paths and heritage sites. The route. quite different in character from Stage 1 of the trail, includes some little-known green spaces and an astonishing series of museums and historical attractions from every age, making it a worthwhile full-day outing.

    Highlights include:

    - The vibrant waterside attractions of Salford Quays
    - The Grade I-listed Ordsall Hall, a 15th-century manor house surrounded by Elizabethan gardens
    - Riverside paths along the Irwell, the surprisingly peaceful waterway that separates the cities of Manchester and Salford
    - A wander between green and traffic-free spaces of the city centre, including Castlefield's Roman gardens and fort and the Medieval Quarter.

    Two shorter options are shown in the city centre for those who wish to save some of the sightseeing for another day.

    Note that when there is a home match at Manchester United, you will need to follow the diversion indicated on the map. The sections along and near the River Irwell may be revised in future when building work is completed at the new Factory International arts centre site.
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