Salford Central to Clifton (Manchester) Walk
River walk
A walk of about 8 miles along the River Irwell from Salford Central station to Clifton (Manchester) station. Take the train to Salford Central, follow the riverside path and catch the train back from Clifton (Manchester).
- Distance
- 8 mi
- Time
- 2.5 hours
- Train back
- 15min
The walk
From Salford Central station, walk to the River Irwell and follow the riverside path for 7.5 miles to Clifton (Manchester). Getting to and from the riverside path adds 0.5 miles away (about 0.5 to 0.6 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 Clifton (Manchester) back to Salford Central take from 15min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Salford Central from the cities
- ManchesterFrom 27min
- LiverpoolFrom 50min
- PrestonFrom 55min
- LeedsFrom 1hr 13min
- LancasterFrom 1hr 15min
- SheffieldFrom 1hr 27min
- YorkFrom 1hr 39min
- BirminghamFrom 1hr 59min
Good to know
How long is the Salford Central to Clifton (Manchester) walk?
About 8 miles from station to station: 7.5 miles along the River Irwell and 0.5 miles away (about 0.5 to 0.6 miles on foot) getting to and from the riverside path.
How long does it take to walk from Salford Central to Clifton (Manchester)?
About 2.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.
How do you get back from Clifton (Manchester) to Salford Central?
By train: the quickest journey from Clifton (Manchester) back to Salford Central takes 15min.
How do you get to Salford Central by train?
Salford Central is 27min from Manchester, 50min from Liverpool, 55min from Preston and 2hr 36min from London by train.