Heritage Open Day - Crumpsall to Middleton

Tram based walk Leader: Phil M / Mark H Meet Point: On the Metrolink platform at Manchester Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the tram, or at the Walk Start at Crumpsall Metrolink Station Transport to Walk Start: 11:40 tram from Manchester Victoria to Crumpsall (final destination Bury) Suggested Ticket: Zones 1 & 2 Metrolink ticket Walk Start: Crumpsall Metrolink Station at 12:00 Return Services: Buses to Manchester frequently from Middleton Waypoints: Bowker Vale, Blackley Forest, Rhodes Ponds, Alkrington Woods and Hall, Middleton Extra: No toilets at walk start. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs) Sunday, 20 September 2026 Start time: 12:00 pm Estimated finish time: 3:00 pm Difficulty: Leisurely Distance: 9.7km / 6.0mi Ascent: 100m / 328ft Type: linear A leisurely linear six mile walk along the Irk Valley on good paths. Walk will finish with a free tour inside the grade one listed Norman built church in Middleton.