Connect Prestwich with Slow Ways
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Greater Manchester
Slow Ways linking Prestwich and Manchester, Middleton (Manchester), Salford, Swinton, Whitefield
England / Greater Manchester / Prestwich
Prestwich’s five Slow Ways are 45% checked
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Walk to Prestwich from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Prestwich—Manchester
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Preman one |
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1 Y |
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Verify me | Distance 7km/4mi | Ascent 38m | Descent 93m | ||
Prestwich—Middleton (Manchester)
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Premid one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 9km/5mi | Ascent 107m | Descent 91m | ||
Prestwich—Salford
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Presal one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 52m | Descent 108m | |
Prestwich—Salford
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Presal two |
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3 X |
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Review me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Swinton—Prestwich
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Swipre one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 6km/4mi | Ascent 78m | Descent 100m | ||
Whitefield—Prestwich
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Whipre one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 4km/2mi | Ascent 60m | Descent 47m |
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Collective progress
54% of Prestwich’s five route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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8 people have contributed to Prestwich’s Slow Ways
1 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Prestwich
33km out of 42km have been walked and reviewed
57km of reviews have been shared in Prestwich
Latest Updates
Staying on the east side of the River Irwell, the path was generally a good cycle track, with some interesting information about the lowered section of the embankment regarding flood management....
Mary Oz
I did enjoy the slow ways. The route was very direct and got me from A to B. The route was very uphill I found so was exhausting by the end! The path is accessible but is on a rather busy road the whole way, however there are traffic light crossing the whole way along. I would recommend this route and is a good alternative to driving....
Scott
Walked from Swinton train station up to Clifton and then through the woodlands passed Prestwich Clough. Lovely route, took longer than the stated hour, walking an average pace! No benches if you need a rest. Hilly at times. Nice time of the year for this walk. May 2023...
anthony daniel
The route start and end points are very accessible by public transport and the route is incredibly direct and easy to follow....
DaveHilton
This is a good enough route. Starting in Whitefield, it's mostly roadside pavement, but there are a few alley ways and through residential areas. As the route leaves the residential area, it follows a path in the woodlands near a golf course, and the path is too close to the golf course. It was muddy in the woodlands and made it a bit challenging to follow the route, but it's for a short distance that leads to a motorway footbridge to Phillips Park. It's easy to navigate the way out of the park and go through a residential area that leads to the Prestwich metro link....
Tare Mab
Once we’d diverted slightly around some building works near the Salford end, the route completely changed and became a scenic riverside and woodland trek. Some of the tracks through the wood (I think it’s referred to as “Preswich Clough” on the map) I suspect wouldn’t be as straightforward after heavy rain so good footwear is recommended. Emerged out of the woods into Prestwich with an uphill into the town centre and onwards to the station....
Gismay
This is a beautiful walk along the river Irwell and then into the woods of Drinkwater Park. There are some access issues at the Salford end as there is a lot of building works. We had to make a diversion around Cromwell Road but when that work is finished access should be restored....
Slow Ways Darren
I walked this route from Salford Crescent Train Station to Prestwich Tram Station, then came back a similar route. There are obvious places where the route could be shortened, especially near Salford, but if you aren't in a rush then the route heads across and over some interesting vehicle- and foot-bridges....
acorntea
Slow Ways added Preman one, a new walk from Prestwich to Manchester
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Premid one, a new walk from Prestwich to Middleton (Manchester)
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Whipre one, a new walk from Whitefield to Prestwich
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Prestwich’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SD8138004123
Lat / Lon
53.53344° / -2.28239°
Easting / Northing
381,380E / 404,123N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Prestwich'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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