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Run the Rochdale Canal path through Manchester city centre., Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester

Run the Rochdale Canal path through Manchester city centre.

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Manchester's signature canal path, which can be followed for many miles beyond the route described. The section from Castlefield Basin to Oldham Road has pleasant water views and is a good way to see the city.

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Castlefield BasinThe starting point of the mapped section of this signature canal path.
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Oldham RoadThe end point of the mapped section, reached along pleasant water views.

The route

Distance7.9 km
Walking≈ 1 h 54
Running≈ 52 min
Climb↑ 83 m
RouteOne way

A 7.9 km one-way route from Manchester City Centre to walk, run or cycle, with 83 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 83 m in total

Before you go

StartWhitworth Street West, Manchester City Centre, Manchester, M1 5WZOpen the start in Maps →
FinishA different place from the start: see the map
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