Additionally area coved in pics I've added today, from Chorlton to the area leading up to Dunham Massey. This review cover the area around Dunham Massey. Including the breached section. The area is dotted with plenty of carparks and pubs, so you can park easily and also depending on where you are during your walk you can pop into any of the several pubs available. Additionally there's the far west end of Altrincham and it's shops. The walk down the canal is beautiful. Tranquility in it's essence There's lots of wild life from tadpoles in their thousands to various varietys of fish, easy to spot in the clear water of the canal. Plenty of bird species around as well as water mammals. There are also paths interlink across the area that allows you to reach other point if interest which are dotted about, such as the Pennie Trail. You can see from my photos the breached section of canal, which sadly hasn't been repaired yet.

Just a fabulous stretch of Canal to stroll or ride down, leading all the way to Eccles and beyond or the other way Wigan and beyond. There is so much to see snd do on, next to and just short walk from. In the summer on dry days you can purchase handmade jewelery, handmade artifacts, art, food beverages and even get a haircut. The canal is a fantastic way to visit new towns and their amenities and learn the local stories. You will always be bumping into like-minded people too. This stretch, as you would expect is packed with history and not just industrial either. Walk, dog walk or bike, there really is something for everyone and in many instances, it's right on your doorstep.

Parked in the car park of the Little Manor pub, not my first choice as landlords often rail at being treated like public car parks. I've even known some to clamp non-customers. However, there's not a lot of off-road spaces so I took a chance. Next time I'll investigate the Parish Hall opposite. The first half mile from the pub to the start of the trail is a bit of a meander but easy to follow on the AT App. The route proper is in two sections, each running parallel, the Trans Pennine Trail and the Bridgewater Canal. Which you take out and which back is up to you, I chose to start on the Trail. Being honest, this is just one straight, rather uninspiring pathway and I was glad to reach the end point. The towpath of the canal back was far more interesting and pleasant. The Trail path was largely wide tarmac or hard soil so very suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. The Tow Path not so much so; muddy patches, tree roots growing through and rough ground would make this difficult. No special footwear is needed but take clothing appropriate to the weather as there is little shelter on the way round. A good three star but mainly owing to the canal section. Today's wander from Thelwall, out along the Trans Pennine Trail for a mile or three and back along the Bridgewater Canal. The Trail section was a bit uninspiring but the canal tow paths much more interesting. And it didn't rain!!

A lovely scenic, tranquil, relaxing walk. Nice clean, clear wide pathways for walking or cycling. Great for taking pictures, videos, observing nature & wildlife. Great fun.

Beautiful stretch of the canal from Dover Lock to the plank lane Swing Bridge. We walk the dig regularly here. Can be quite busy with other walkers and bikers, in the summer, but other times pretty quiet.