Clayton Vale Loop

Distance

11km

Time

2:55 hrs

OS Map

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Route Type

Circular

The Route

I haven't yet documented this route. I found it whilst exploring the Etihad Campus and Phillips Park. Whilst anyone can walk it, I haven't got directions or photos for you yet.

Getting to the start

Reachable by train

Train

Served by two main stations, Victoria and Piccadilly, the city centre has regular service from all over the country.. The rail network is surprisingly well spread, being a legacy from the Industrial Revolution, where the outer mill towns needed regular service.

Reachable by metrolink

Metrolink

The Metrolink network serves much of Greater Manchester. Its best feature is its regularity. With one every 12 minutes on every line, you don't even really need to plan, just turn up and one will be there shortly.

Reachable by bus

Bus

The Greater Manchester Bee Network means all buses into the centre are £2 for a single, and £5 for a day rover, which gets you on any bus all day. The network serves most of Manchester, and is regular during peak times. Just heck ahead on a weekend as services are less common, but normally at least hourly.

Reachable by car

Car

Driving to Manchester is easy. There is paid parking all around the centre. Just follow the signs to Manchester.

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