Built in 1892, this 1,083-foot (330 m) steel viaduct has been given a fresh lease of life by the National Trust. Today, you'll find a vibrant sky garden, full of flowers and colour. Plans are afoot to extend the sky garden along the full length of the viaduct.

Tom Rambler

December 30, 2023

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A disused railway viaduct converted into a sky garden by the National Trust.

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1. Merchants Bridge – Salford Quays Waterfront loop from Salford Central

12.7km

03:16

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Merchants Bridge – Science and Industry Museum loop from Humphrey Park

19.9km

05:05

70m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Merchants Bridge – Science and Industry Museum loop from Salford

12.3km

03:10

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 30 m

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Castlefield Viaduct sky garden

1. Merchants Bridge – Salford Quays Waterfront loop from Salford Central

2. Merchants Bridge – Science and Industry Museum loop from Humphrey Park

3. Merchants Bridge – Science and Industry Museum loop from Salford

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