CyanLines Manchester

Manchester is a proud university city, with around 100,000 students living and studying here. This point-to-point walk takes you from St Peter’s Square in the city centre along Oxford Road’s ‘knowledge corridor’ where historic university buildings, museums and galleries rub shoulders with regenerated

This loop takes you through some of Manchester’s coolest districts, including Ancoats and the Northern Quarter – two shining examples of urban regeneration. There are opportunities to stop and enjoy a bite to eat at places like Cottonfield Park and the Mackie Mayor food hall.



The walk starts from Piccadilly

This loop takes you from the City of Manchester into the neighbouring City of Salford, following historic waterways and discovering superb regenerated spaces, such as the colourful Castlefield Viaduct sky garden. It’s a journey that reveals Manchester’s industrial past, its pioneering present, and an

This point-to-point walk from Victoria Station shadows the River Irk north-east, taking you through the vibrant NOMA district to Queens Park. While it’s only a short walk, there are museums to visit, sculptures to admire and many attractive green spaces to enjoy a sit down and a brew.



The route begins