Friday 19th September 2025
Distance: 2.5 miles (4 km)
Duration: 2 hours
Led by: Canal & River Trust
Discovery and connection
Join us for a free guided social walk to discover the Rochdale Canal and Ashton Canal as part of the YHA Festival of Walking 2025. From YHA Manchester at Castlefield we will walk east through the city centre via Canal Street to Piccadilly Basin.
We will be walking at a gentle pace, with plenty of opportunities to pause and enjoy the scenery, and learn more about our historic canals, as well as the work Canal & River Trust do to care for them. The Rochdale Canal is over 200 years old, and some sections of the route have steps and uneven walking surfaces that may not be suitable for everyone.
This is in partnership with YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks. Need accommodation? Save 20% on selected hostel stays during the festival.
Friday 19th September 2025
Start: 10.15am (meet 10am)
Starting point: YHA Manchester
It's free to sign up for this event. We're encouraging participants to make a voluntary donation to support our Breaks Programme, helping groups of young people and families facing challenging circumstances to access life-changing adventures in our hostels.
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