Kersal Wetlands – Glade of Light Memorial loop from Manchester Victoria

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Kersal Wetlands – Glade of Light Memorial loop from Manchester Victoria

Moderate

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Kersal Wetlands – Glade of Light Memorial loop from Manchester Victoria

02:53

11.3km

40m

Hiking

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

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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984 m

Irwell Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Irwell Riverside Path follows the River Irwell along the edge of Manchester city centre, providing a waterside route between Manchester and Salford. Paths, bridges and stretches of planting offer …

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5.34 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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7.98 km

Tree-Lined Pathway

Highlight • Trail

8.74 km

Salford Museum and Art Gallery

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice, worth visiting. There’s a park next door.

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8.83 km

Salford Sign

Highlight • Monument

9.47 km

Seed sculpture at St Philip's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Cast in iron and representing the promise of growth, regeneration and a bright future, Seed was created by artist Andrew McKeown in 2002. The seed in question is a sycamore …

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10.4 km

Sacred Trinity Church

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10.9 km

Glade of Light Memorial

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The Glade of Light is a moving memorial to the victims of the 22nd May 2017 Manchester Arena Bomb. The names of the 22 victims are inscribed on the marble …

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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

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