
Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City
Sun 6 Sept · 13:00
Locke Coffee Club
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A guided walk from Manchester City Centre to Media City and back will take place at Locke Coffee Club in Manchester on 2026-09-06. The event is a 6 km walk on paved or cobbled paths and is free to attend.
Canal and Riverside guided walk from Manchester City Centre to Media City and back. 6 km each way, almost entirely on paved or cobbled paths
This is a picturesque route and tends to be quite peaceful
45% Tow Path, 50% along the River Irwell and 5% on roads
13:00 - Start at Whitworth Locke by the Canal / NCP Car Park
14:30 - Arrive in Media City outside the Lowry
15:00 - Leave Media City outside the Lowry
16:30 - End at Whitworth Locke by the Canal / NCP Car Park
Train: 5 min walk to Oxford Road, 10 min to Deansgate/Piccadilly
Tram: 5 min walk to St Peter's Square
(also a Tram Stop in Media City for those unable to walk back)
Explore while we pause for drinks at Alchemist or chips at Turtle Bay
Mossy paths and no railings in parts so wear sensible shoes.
It's Manchester so an umbrella would be useful. Pets allowed.
Also listed on Discord and Meetup.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 13:00.
Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City is held at Locke Coffee Club in Manchester (48-50 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 6LS).
Entry to Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City is free.
Tickets for Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City
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A guided walk from Manchester City Centre to Media City and back will take place at Locke Coffee Club in Manchester on 2026-09-06. The event is a 6 km walk on paved or cobbled paths and is free to attend.
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Organiser’s full description
Canal and Riverside guided walk from Manchester City Centre to Media City and back. 6 km each way, almost entirely on paved or cobbled paths
This is a picturesque route and tends to be quite peaceful
45% Tow Path, 50% along the River Irwell and 5% on roads
13:00 - Start at Whitworth Locke by the Canal / NCP Car Park
14:30 - Arrive in Media City outside the Lowry
15:00 - Leave Media City outside the Lowry
16:30 - End at Whitworth Locke by the Canal / NCP Car Park
Train: 5 min walk to Oxford Road, 10 min to Deansgate/Piccadilly
Tram: 5 min walk to St Peter's Square
(also a Tram Stop in Media City for those unable to walk back)
Explore while we pause for drinks at Alchemist or chips at Turtle Bay
Mossy paths and no railings in parts so wear sensible shoes.
It's Manchester so an umbrella would be useful. Pets allowed.
Also listed on Discord and Meetup.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Locke Coffee Club48-50 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 6LS
Piccadilly, Manchester
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When is Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City?
Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 13:00.
Where is Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City taking place?
Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City is held at Locke Coffee Club in Manchester (48-50 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 6LS).
How much are tickets for Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City?
Entry to Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City is free.
How do I get tickets for Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City?
Tickets for Walk @ Manchester City Centre to Media City can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Locke Coffee Club
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Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Sunday, 6 September 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 15°C · chance of rain 41% · wind 13 km/h
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