Levenshulme/Heaton Chapel circular

Train based walk

This is a joint walk with the Manchester Public Transport Ramblers Group

Leader: Mary (meeting at walk start)

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Levenshulme station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:47 train from Manchester Piccadilly

Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Day Return £4.60

Walk Start: Levenshulme Railway Station at 11:00

Waypoints: Cringle Park, Cringle Fields, Heaton Moor Golf Club, Peel Moat Open Space, Black Brook, Nelstrope Road, Highfield County Park, Chapel Street Park, Greenbank Playing Fields

Return Services: From Levenshulme Train Station – Limited train return services to Piccadilly on a Sunday from Levenshulme –options: 14:25, 15:50 – then none till: 19:49, 20:29, 21:51 – alternative option is the 192 Bus (£2 fare) that run every few minutes to Manchester Piccadilly from Stockport Road (A6), Levenshulme’s high street

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. No toilet at walk start. No toilets en route. Optional drinks at the end. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Sunday, 4 October 2026
Start time: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time: 2:00 pm
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent: 50m / 164ft
Type: circular

This circular, short flatish route will take us across the green/muddy open spaces of parks, fields and woodland paths of the urban landscape of Levenshulme, plus Heaton Moor/Chapel. There will be points of historical interest such as the medieval moated site of Peel Hall and the area’s connection to the first non-stop transatlantic flight!

Please wear suitable footwear for walking (with a good sole - please, no sandals or Crocs ) required as some of the paths are uneven and may be muddy in parts.

There will be no opportunity to purchase food/water at the walk start. Please ensure that you bring with you enough food and water to sustain you for the duration of the walk.