Smithy Bridge to Castleton (Manchester) Walk
Canal walk
A walk of about 4.5 miles along the Rochdale Canal from Smithy Bridge station to Castleton (Manchester) station. Take the train to Smithy Bridge, follow the towpath and catch the train back from Castleton (Manchester).
- Distance
- 4.5 mi
- Time
- 1.5 hours
- Train back
- 12min
The walk
From Smithy Bridge station, join the Rochdale Canal and follow the towpath for 4.3 miles to Castleton (Manchester).
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 Castleton (Manchester) back to Smithy Bridge take from 12min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Smithy Bridge from the cities
- ManchesterFrom 47min
- LiverpoolFrom 1hr 1min
- LeedsFrom 1hr 11min
- PrestonFrom 1hr 22min
- LancasterFrom 1hr 43min
- YorkFrom 1hr 46min
- SheffieldFrom 2hr 2min
- BirminghamFrom 2hr 22min
Good to know
How long is the Smithy Bridge to Castleton (Manchester) walk?
About 4.5 miles from station to station: 4.3 miles along the Rochdale Canal.
How long does it take to walk from Smithy Bridge to Castleton (Manchester)?
About 1.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat towpath, without stops.
How do you get back from Castleton (Manchester) to Smithy Bridge?
By train: the quickest journey from Castleton (Manchester) back to Smithy Bridge takes 12min.
How do you get to Smithy Bridge by train?
Smithy Bridge is 47min from Manchester, 1hr 1min from Liverpool, 1hr 11min from Leeds and 3hr 10min from London by train.