Manchester — Failsworth

Manfai one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

72m

Descent

16m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Manchester and Failsworth.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Manchester and Failsworth.

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

This route has been flagged (2 times) for reasons relating to accuracy.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2) Maybe (2)

Problems reported -  Accuracy (2)

Downloads - 4

Surveys

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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Maybe present Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 100.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 10.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

25.0% of the route is on roads (1)

20.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

35.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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2X June 2022 by DaveHilton
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Manchester
Grid Ref SJ8392897961
Lat / Lon 53.47814° / -2.24363°
Easting / Northing 383,928E / 397,961N
What3Words camp.encounter.clocks
Failsworth
Grid Ref SD8928001521
Lat / Lon 53.51028° / -2.16311°
Easting / Northing 389,280E / 401,521N
What3Words ideal.judges.drill

Manfai One's land is

Urban 100.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Scott

23 Jun 2023 (edited 22 Jun 2023) Summer
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The beginning of this route was enjoyable, along the canal. However, the ending was very confusing.
part of the road on the route was closed today so a detour had to be made as well as the route being of course for the last quarter of the walk.
I think Manfal two is for sure better and would recommend that one instead.
Failsworth tram stop does have a lift so it is fully accessible.

RGW

13 Jun 2023 Spring
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The route is generally fine following the Rochdale Canal. However, the GPX plot is not very accurate and the route out of Manchester city centre could be more direct. This issues are corrected for in Manfai two.

DaveHilton

05 Jun 2022 Spring
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A direct route that takes in the Rochdale Canal. The route map could be better (the route tries to take you through car parks including a closed one, and the route just implies you take the canal after Ancoats rather than accurately showing it). Also, there are some unavoidable, but short, flights of stairs. Frustratingly, the lift at Failsworth tram stop wasn’t working, and given that you have to negotiate four flights of stairs, this is definitely worth checking before using this route if stair-free access is important. All told though, I’m not sure you could get a much quicker route to Failsworth and the route is very free of traffic after the town centre.

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    RGW

    13 Jun 2023

    I agree with your comments about the GPX plot for this route being inaccurate. As these can't currently be edited I have added an alternative route that corrects for that and provides a slightly more direct route out of the city centre.

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Pmostert

04 Jun 2022 Spring
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Pleasant walk, following the tow path along Rochdale canal all the way to Failsworth, but preferably continue till Chadderton (Mills Hill station; 14 km altogether). I walked on a Sunday morning, passed innumerable locks and enjoyed the mixture of industrial history and modern life.

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