Salford Crescent to Kearsley Walk
River walk
A walk of about 9.5 miles along the River Irwell from Salford Crescent station to Kearsley station. Take the train to Salford Crescent, follow the riverside path and catch the train back from Kearsley.
- Distance
- 9.5 mi
- Time
- 3 hours
- Train back
- 14min
The walk
From Salford Crescent station, walk to the River Irwell and follow the riverside path for 9.1 miles to Kearsley. Getting to and from the riverside path adds 0.4 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 Kearsley back to Salford Crescent take from 14min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Salford Crescent from the cities
- ManchesterFrom 13min
- PrestonFrom 46min
- LiverpoolFrom 57min
- LancasterFrom 1hr 9min
- LeedsFrom 1hr 18min
- SheffieldFrom 1hr 31min
- YorkFrom 1hr 44min
- BirminghamFrom 1hr 45min
Good to know
How long is the Salford Crescent to Kearsley walk?
About 9.5 miles from station to station: 9.1 miles along the River Irwell and 0.4 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 Crescent to Kearsley?
About 3 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.
How do you get back from Kearsley to Salford Crescent?
By train: the quickest journey from Kearsley back to Salford Crescent takes 14min.
How do you get to Salford Crescent by train?
Salford Crescent is 13min from Manchester, 46min from Preston, 57min from Liverpool and 2hr 29min from London by train.