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Run a Manchester runseeing tour to explore the city centre., Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester

Run a Manchester runseeing tour to explore the city centre.

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Welcome to a tour of Manchester's main sights in the older part of the city, east of the River Irwell. It can be done as a short run of the highlights or extended to include the river, the Meadow and Peel Park.

Along the way

1
River IrwellOptional extension of the tour that follows the river as part of the longer run.
2
Peel ParkIncluded in the 7-mile version of the run, reached from the river.

The route

Distance5.4 km
Walking≈ 1 h 17
Running≈ 35 min
Climb↑ 52 m
RouteCircular

A 5.4 km circular route from Manchester City Centre to walk, run or cycle, with 52 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 52 m in total

Before you go

StartCathedral Gardens, Manchester City Centre, Manchester, M4 3BGOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started

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