Deansgate to Clifton (Manchester) Walk
River walk
A walk of about 9 miles along the River Irwell from Deansgate station to Clifton (Manchester) station. Take the train to Deansgate, follow the riverside path and catch the train back from Clifton (Manchester).
- Distance
- 9 mi
- Time
- 3 hours
- Train back
- 36min
The walk
From Deansgate station, walk to the River Irwell and follow the riverside path for 7.8 miles to Clifton (Manchester). Getting to and from the riverside path adds 0.8 miles away (about 1 mile 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 Clifton (Manchester) back to Deansgate take from 36min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Deansgate from the cities
- ManchesterFrom 8min
- PrestonFrom 44min
- LiverpoolFrom 58min
- LancasterFrom 1hr 3min
- SheffieldFrom 1hr 11min
- LeedsFrom 1hr 28min
- BirminghamFrom 1hr 40min
- YorkFrom 1hr 54min
Good to know
How long is the Deansgate to Clifton (Manchester) walk?
About 9 miles from station to station: 7.8 miles along the River Irwell and 0.8 miles away (about 1 mile on foot) getting to and from the riverside path.
How long does it take to walk from Deansgate to Clifton (Manchester)?
About 3 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.
How do you get back from Clifton (Manchester) to Deansgate?
By train: the quickest journey from Clifton (Manchester) back to Deansgate takes 36min.
How do you get to Deansgate by train?
Deansgate is 8min from Manchester, 44min from Preston, 58min from Liverpool and 2hr 23min from London by train.