Ashton-under-Lyne to Mossley (Manchester) Walk
Canal walk
A walk of about 5 miles along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal from Ashton-under-Lyne station to Mossley (Manchester) station. Take the train to Ashton-under-Lyne, follow the towpath and catch the train back from Mossley (Manchester).
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Time
- 1.5 hours
- Train back
- 39min
The walk
From Ashton-under-Lyne station, walk to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and follow the towpath for 4.3 miles to Mossley (Manchester). Getting to and from the towpath adds 0.5 miles away (about 0.6 to 0.7 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Mossley (Manchester) back to Ashton-under-Lyne take from 39min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Ashton-under-Lyne from the cities
- ManchesterFrom 32min
- LiverpoolFrom 1hr 4min
- PrestonFrom 1hr 12min
- LeedsFrom 1hr 14min
- LancasterFrom 1hr 35min
- YorkFrom 1hr 40min
- SheffieldFrom 1hr 50min
- BirminghamFrom 2hr 29min
Good to know
How long is the Ashton-under-Lyne to Mossley (Manchester) walk?
About 5 miles from station to station: 4.3 miles along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and 0.5 miles away (about 0.6 to 0.7 miles on foot) getting to and from the towpath.
How long does it take to walk from Ashton-under-Lyne to Mossley (Manchester)?
About 1.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat towpath, without stops.
How do you get back from Mossley (Manchester) to Ashton-under-Lyne?
By train: the quickest journey from Mossley (Manchester) back to Ashton-under-Lyne takes 39min.
How do you get to Ashton-under-Lyne by train?
Ashton-under-Lyne is 32min from Manchester, 1hr 4min from Liverpool, 1hr 12min from Preston and 2hr 50min from London by train.