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Slow Ways linking Altrincham and Gatley, Hale (Trafford), Lymm, Partington, Sale, Warburton
England / Greater Manchester / Altrincham
Altrincham’s six Slow Ways are 42% checked
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Walk to Altrincham from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Altrincham—Gatley
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Altgat one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent 55m | Descent 58m | ||
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Altrincham—Hale (Trafford)
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Althal one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 1km/1mi | Ascent 8m | Descent 4m | ||
Altrincham—Sale
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Altsal one |
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2 Z |
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Enjoy me | Distance 5km/3mi | Ascent 20m | Descent 12m | |
Altrincham—Sale
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Altsal two |
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1 Y |
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Verify me | Distance 6km/4mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Lymm—Altrincham
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Lymalt one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent 45m | Descent 35m | |
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Lymm—Altrincham
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Lymalt two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 38m | Descent 49m | |
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Partington—Altrincham
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Paralt one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 9km/5mi | Ascent 54m | Descent 34m | ||
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Warburton—Altrincham
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Waralt one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 9km/6mi | Ascent 39m | Descent 58m |
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Collective progress
47% of Altrincham’s six route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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10 people have contributed to Altrincham’s Slow Ways
2 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Altrincham
32km out of 62km have been walked and reviewed
79km of reviews have been shared in Altrincham
Latest Updates
Walk this route regularly, this is a flat canal-side path that is paved/stoned the entire way....
Neil Parton
At the Altrincham end there was a towpath diversion at the time, so I was forced to take the suggested re-route along Viaduct Road, and it was fine....
Mary Oz
At the Altrincham end there was a towpath diversion at the time, so I was forced to take the suggested re-route along Viaduct Road, and it was fine....
Mary Oz
Nice accessible very nice and flat a good day out for all I would definitely go again with my family...
anthony daniel
Loved this route! The strip along the canal was great and very accessible. There are cafes at the start and finish and even a boat cafe halfway down! I would definitely recommend to others, singles, couples, kids and even dogs....
Scott
Step free access to canal path via viaduct road as metnioned before if you prefer to avoid steps. With this adjustment ideal for buggy or bike. Significant amount of walk along pavements at Altrincham end of walk...
LisaKauffmann
Easy to avoid the only flight of steps from the canal to the A56 by exiting the canal at Viaduct Road if approaching from Sale (look out for Kickback Coffee). Smooth surfaces the whole way, very direct and easily negotiable by buggy - hard to imagine a better route....
DaveHilton
Thus route involves walking along busy roads to reach the Bridgewater canal. The route is then direct along the canal towpath to Lymm. I would not walk this route to join the canal towards Lymm....
Jenny Allen
This route is good for cycling, however there are better ways to travel to Lymm than following this route. It involves walking on fairly busy roads to get to the start of the TPT in Altrincham and exits the TPT too early in Lymm. The TPT is not (as a previous reviewer stated) primarily for cycling- its for mixed use - walkers/cyclists/families with pushchairs etc....
Jenny Allen
The Transpennine Trail is a long distance cycle route developed by Sustrans, and is primarily intended for cyclists (disregard the previous comment above), however walkers are also encouraged to use it, providing they are conscientious of and respectful to cyclists. The path can get very muddy in places, especially in winter and it is crossed by several (non-major) roads. All in all its a pretty safe, direct and easy route to use....
steeve80
A simple route, but there is a flight of steps from the retail park down to the canal side. A better route would be along Viaduct Road, around 40 metres north of the turn to get on to the canal. The connection from the A56 through the retail park to the canal path is a little bit tricky and narrow....
mattrichardson
Unfortunately, the canal doesn't go into Altrincham and there are a couple of options for walking the final section after Timperley. These sections are not off road. It is a busy, well used route, which is shared with cyclists....
janeyfl1
Slow Ways added Althal one, a new walk from Altrincham to Hale (Trafford)
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Paralt one, a new walk from Partington to Altrincham
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Waralt one, a new walk from Warburton to Altrincham
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Altrincham’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SJ7693787898
Lat / Lon
53.38743° / -2.34822°
Easting / Northing
376,937E / 387,898N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Altrincham's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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