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North West England

Greater Manchester

Clifton Marina loop from Kearsley

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Clifton Marina loop from Kearsley

Easy

4.0

(3)

83

hikers

Clifton Marina loop from Kearsley

00:50

3.20km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

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1

205 m

View of the Sandy Inlet on the River Irwell

Highlight • River

Sadly, the sandy inlet (as pictured in the third image) is now blocked off by United Utilities.

The gate is padlocked and there are plenty of warning signs (see the …

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2

330 m

Lakeside View with Swans, Clifton Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

535 m

Clifton Marina

Highlight • Lake

Clifton Marina is situated on the banks of the River Irwell and serves as a popular mooring spot for boaters. It offers an ideal setting for walking and cycling, boasting scenic views of the river and the surrounding countryside.

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4

871 m

Bear and Gruffalo Sculptures in Clifton Park

Highlight • Structure

5

2.36 km

Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre and Bike Repair Station

Highlight • Cycleway

Parking is free and the cafe has a selection of food and drinks
The staff were very helpful
There is also a bike stand which is very helpful

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6

2.45 km

Irwell Sculpture Trail at Clifton Country Park

Highlight • Lake

A former colliery, Clifton Country Park's 119 acres (48 ha) of woodland, fields and lakes are situated next to a double bend in the River Irwell. The site contains a …

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7

2.48 km

The Kingfisher Trail and River Irwell

Highlight • Structure

Lots of tracks and trails around here

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8

2.83 km

The Lookout Sculpture, Clifton Country Park

Highlight • Monument

Great little sculpture with a great view across the lake.

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B

3.20 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.06 km

132 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

396 m

238 m

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Saturday 27 June

22°C

14°C

44 %

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