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Run the Bridgewater Way path through Manchester city centre., Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester

Run the Bridgewater Way path through Manchester city centre.

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This is a pleasant canalside route heading south from central Manchester. Many runners go as far as Manchester Stadium, home of the famous football team, and back.

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Manchester StadiumHome of the famous football team, a common turnaround point for the canalside run.

The route

Distance7.7 km
Walking≈ 1 h 45
Running≈ 47 min
Climb↑ 19 m
RouteOne way

A 7.7 km one-way route from Manchester City Centre to walk, run or cycle, with 19 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 19 m in total

Before you go

StartBridgewater Viaduct, Manchester City Centre, Manchester, M3 4LBOpen the start in Maps →
FinishA different place from the start: see the map

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