The Irwell Sculpture Trail & Kersal Wetlands loop from Salford Central — Manchester

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The Irwell Sculpture Trail & Kersal Wetlands loop from Salford Central — Manchester

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The Irwell Sculpture Trail & Kersal Wetlands loop from Salford Central — Manchester

04:06

16.0km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.13 km

Factory Girls Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

David Appleyard's Factory Girls, created in 2010, celebrates the female workers of Metropolitan Vickers, at one time the largest factory in Western Europe. The enamelled figures are inspired by the …

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4.55 km

Four Corners Sculpture at Salford Quays

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Four Corners by Noah Rose depicts scenes from the tales of former dock workers and is a reminder of the industrial heritage of the region. The artist worked with a …

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5.40 km

Nine Dock Sculpture

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This sculpture, unveiled by artist Mor in 2010, takes on the broad shape of a nine digit, representing the dock on which it rests. Local people assisted with the project, …

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11.4 km

Kersal Wetlands

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The area within the meander of the River Irwell has become a nature reserve and important wetland habitat. It's also managed as part of an extensive flood prevention scheme to …

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14.6 km

Peel Park Sculptures: Fabric of Nature & Monument to the Third Millennium

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Peel Park is host to two sculptures on the Irwell Sculpture Trail.

Julie Hilton's Fabric of Nature earthwork sculpture was created in 2000. A curved brick seating area is adorned …

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16.0 km

End point

Train Station

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