Clifton (Manchester) to Farnworth Walk
River walk
A walk of about 5 miles along the River Irwell from Clifton (Manchester) station to Farnworth station. Take the train to Clifton (Manchester), follow the riverside path and catch the train back from Farnworth.
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Time
- 1.5 hours
- Train back
- 11min
The walk
From Clifton (Manchester) station, walk to the River Irwell and follow the riverside path for 4.2 miles to Farnworth. Getting to and from the riverside path adds 0.6 miles away (about 0.7 to 0.8 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 Farnworth back to Clifton (Manchester) take from 11min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Clifton (Manchester) from the cities
- ManchesterFrom 38min
- PrestonFrom 51min
- LiverpoolFrom 1hr 16min
- LancasterFrom 1hr 32min
- LeedsFrom 1hr 55min
- BirminghamFrom 2hr 10min
- SheffieldFrom 2hr 21min
- YorkFrom 2hr 23min
Good to know
How long is the Clifton (Manchester) to Farnworth walk?
About 5 miles from station to station: 4.2 miles along the River Irwell and 0.6 miles away (about 0.7 to 0.8 miles on foot) getting to and from the riverside path.
How long does it take to walk from Clifton (Manchester) to Farnworth?
About 1.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.
How do you get back from Farnworth to Clifton (Manchester)?
By train: the quickest journey from Farnworth back to Clifton (Manchester) takes 11min.
How do you get to Clifton (Manchester) by train?
Clifton (Manchester) is 38min from Manchester, 51min from Preston, 1hr 16min from Liverpool and 8hr 23min from London by train.