Best walks from Kearsley
MapJump on a train, get off at Kearsley Station and lose yourself in a beautiful hike for the day.
Kearsley Station to Swinton (Manchester) Station
a magnificent view from meccano bridge at Nob End. A great walk that winds downhill from Swinton into a lush country park created from former mining land, contrasting natural beauty with industrial monoliths and past a lake and marina. There is one short steep climb to a fine viewpoint near the end. Starts near the birthplace of L S Lowry. The route can be extended to Ringley to see the bridge and the River Irwell, and to Nob End for the viewpoint.
Easy: 6km, moderate ascents.
A field on the route often contains horses; an alternative around it is suggested. Part of the published route uses a private road.
Lunch: A cafe at Clifton Country Park, mid-route.
End-of-walk reward: the Horseshoe.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Farnworth Station to Kearsley Station
A short, straightforward and direct route, much of it away from roads. A gravel and earth footpath runs alongside the railway with a fairly steep, potentially slippery section and the path passes a church before reaching the shops.
Tough: steep ascents. 1km.
The footpath alongside the railway is steep and can be slippery when very wet, and may be challenging for those with mobility issues.
Lunch: Shops near the Farnworth end.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Walkden Station to Kearsley Station
Easy: 6km, moderate ascents.