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Worsley Old Hall Old Rail Trail | ||||||||
Author: Pub Walker, Published: 24 May 2014 |
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Greater Manchester, Salford | ||||||||
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A 4 mile circular pub walk from Worsley Old Hall in Worsley, Greater Manchester. Worsley Old Hall is a beautiful country house pub with important historical connections, the perfect place from which to discover the local area. The walking route takes in the immediate area of Worsley including the golf course, the old rail line and Worsley Woods nature reserve, with plenty of opportunity to enjoy the flora and fauna. The walk is almost entirely flat, with just a couple of short slopes. The paths are a mixture of tarmac and stone/dirt the latter of which stay generally firm but can have a little bit of surface mud after rain. There are no stiles or gates on route, just some steps, staggered barriers and a couple of squeeze gaps. The walk crosses a golf course so please show respect for the golfers by allowing them to play their shots before you cross and take care to avoid any stray golf balls. Approximate time 1.5 to 2 hours. |
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Worsley is a small town in the metropolitan borough of the City of Salford within Greater Manchester, just west of Junction 13 of the M60. The walk starts and finishes from Worsley Old Hall, a pub which sits within the Worsley Park Marriott Hotel and Country Club complex. The complex is accessed from the A575 Walkden Road. Approximate post code M28 2QT. |
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A nice easy walk and suitable for our older relatives. Great directions though as mentioned above the railway line has been renovated and it is if anything easier to walk than described. Not amazingly beautiful scenery and it goes near two busy roads, but relaxing nonetheless. A word of warning - we went on Boxing Day 2017 and it had rained a bit and it was verymuddy/waterlogged in places. Wear waterproof boots or shoes. |
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By timlevell on 26 Dec 2017 | |
Our wintry outing on this walk was a little disappointing as the lack of leaves meant constant traffic noise (and views) was more invasive. Active tramway works on the old railway mean that section is not so attractive at the moment, and you are detoured off it at different points (though fairly easy to find a parallel route). A 1km detour towards the end of the walk to take in Old Warke Dam itself (and additional 500m for Worlsey delph) (both well signposted in Worsley Woods) highly recommended, as the views of the Aviary and the lake are beautiful even in winter. There's a parallel road under the M60 to come out on the opposite side of the school onto the same main road opposite the Marriott. |
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By janej7 on 17 Feb 2017 | |
Great walk and good instructions. The part on the old railway is being worked on at the moment and I think a bit had changed but it was easy enough to realise! (Written in Feb 2017) |
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By charlielou on 05 Feb 2017 | |
Really enjoyed our walk-loved stopping off at the Woodside and Worsley Old Hall. The sculptures were wonderful too. |
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By panda1812 on 01 Jan 2017 | |
Great walk, enjoyed a stop off at the Woodside on the way round. |
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By WorsleyRambler on 14 Aug 2016 | |
Really enjoyed the walk |
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By stacey86193 on 25 May 2015 | |
Enjoyable easy walk, very pleasant pub, lovely day out, well done. |
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By Yggdrasil315 on 08 Apr 2015 |
The information in this guide has been provided in good faith and is intended only as a guide, not a statement of fact. You are advised to check the accuracy of the information provided and should not use this guide for navigational directions nor should you rely on the accuracy of the weather forecast. You are advised to take appropriate clothing, footwear, equipment and navigational materials with you according to the current and possible weather and nature of the terrain. Always follow the country code and follow any additional warnings or instructions that may be available. Some walks may be very strenuous and you are advised to seek medical advice if you have any doubts as to your capability to complete the walk.
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