We’ve put together a series of trails to help you discover the Bridgewater Canal in Salford. Each one is packed with information, maps and directions so you get the most out of your visit.
Simply choose the trail you want to do, download the guide and off you go. Why not try to complete them all?
Or if you'd prefer to be shown around the area by a friendly expert, find out more about local guided tours.
Looking for a guided tour around the Bridgewater Canal in Salford area? Find out more about the canal's unique heritage with the experts from Bridgewater Guided Tours.
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Do you cycle, run or walk? The Bridgewater Canal can link you in to Salford's extensive network of traffic-free cycle routes!
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A 3.5 mile walk from Worsley Woods to Monton and along the canal to Barton Swing Aqueduct.
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A 5.5 mile walk taking you from Walkden to Boothstown and then along the canal to Worsley.
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Be adventurous and discover Duke's Drive with an orienteering course that's suitable for beginners.
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Get your explorer’s hat on and set off on a journey of discovery along this intriguing waterway to spot as much as you can.
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A circular walk linking the heritage of the Bridgewater Canal in Salford and the railways.
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Looking around Worsley village today, with its picturesque green, half-timbered houses and tranquil canalside setting, it is difficult to imagine that this was once the birthplace of the 'transport' revolution in the 18th century.
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Discover railways, coal, physics, lighthouses and more on this heritage trail along the Bridgewater Canal in Salford.
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