Bridgewater Canal walk, Altrincham to Sale
Altrincham, Timperley and Sale · Venue website · Directions
Photo of Bridgewater Canal walk: Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0
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3.5-mile towpath walk from Altrincham through Timperley and Brooklands to Sale, with a detour round the Timperley flood basin ponds
0.8 miles from Timperley village · Checked Fri 23 Oct 2026 on midcheshirerail.org.uk. More parks and playgrounds near Timperley
Plan your visit
- Length
- 3.5 miles one way, about 1½ hours; tram back from Sale, there and back
- Paths
- Canal towpath, mostly well drained but muddy in parts; steps and narrow, uneven stretches. You can stop at Timperley or Brooklands stations. Not suitable for buggies
- Toilets
- No public toilets
- Food and drink
- Pubs and cafés in Altrincham, Navigation Road and Sale
- Parking
- Starts at Altrincham Interchange; ends at Sale Metrolink
- Time to allow
- About an hour or so
From midcheshirerail.org.uk, gmwalking.co.uk, checked Fri 23 Oct 2026. Prices and times change, so check before you go. Family walks compared
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Questions parents ask about Bridgewater Canal walk
Is there parking at Bridgewater Canal walk?
Starts at Altrincham Interchange; ends at Sale Metrolink.
How long should we spend at Bridgewater Canal walk?
About an hour or so.
Are there toilets at Bridgewater Canal walk?
No public toilets, so plan ahead.
How long is the walk at Bridgewater Canal walk?
3.5 miles one way, about 1½ hours; tram back from Sale.
Can you take a buggy on Bridgewater Canal walk?
Not easily. Canal towpath, mostly well drained but muddy in parts; steps and narrow, uneven stretches. You can stop at Timperley or Brooklands stations.