Newton Heath paths & parks

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Manchester

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  • From Lloyds Bank, cross the side street next to it and use the pedestrian crossing to cross Old Church Street.

    Step 1: From Lloyds Bank, cross the side street next to it and use the pedestrian crossing to cross Old Church Street.

  • Now walk straight ahead towards the site of the old market.

    Step 2: Now walk straight ahead towards the site of the old market.

  • Now turn left across the car park to reach the canal towath. There is a step-free but slightly narrow access on the left.

    Step 3: Now turn left across the car park to reach the canal towath. There is a step-free but slightly narrow access on the left.

  • Now turn right along the wide towpath of the Rochdale Canal.

    Step 4: Now turn right along the wide towpath of the Rochdale Canal.

  • Continue under Bridge 81.

    Step 5: Continue under Bridge 81.

  • By Bridge 80a. turn right onto the diagonal (slightly bumpy) path and then turn right onto the pavement.

    Step 6: By Bridge 80a. turn right onto the diagonal (slightly bumpy) path and then turn right onto the pavement.

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