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Run the Ashton Canal towpath in Manchester, city canals., Greater Manchester

Run the Ashton Canal towpath in Manchester, city canals.

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Here is a run from central Manchester along the Ashton Canal towpath, passing locks and old mill buildings.

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Ashton CanalThe towpath run goes past locks and old mill buildings from central Manchester.

The route

Distance3.1 km
Walking≈ 45 min
Running≈ 21 min
Climb↑ 38 m
RouteOne way

A 3.1 km one-way route from Manchester to walk, run or cycle, with 38 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 38 m in total

Before you go

StartRichmond Street, Manchester, M1 3HFOpen the start in Maps →
FinishA different place from the start: see the map

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