Roe Green loopline via Worsley Golf Course

Roe Green loopline via Worsley Golf Course

Easy

1 hour

4.1km

Where is Roe Green loopline?

Roe Green loopline starts in the Monton Green area next to Dukes Drive. The loopline offers 7.2km of traffic free walking and cycling opportunities and continues to the border of Bolton.

Over the past decade Salford city council have invested in improving the route and as a result the route is popular with walkers, cyclists, runners and dog walkers.

If you are a keen park runner get yourself down there on a Saturday morning for 9am and join fellow enthusiasts.

Why this route?

This is a really easy and enjoyable walk. Starting out on Chatsworth Road in Swinton and following the tarmac path through Worsley Golf Club to Monton before joining the loopline. With this route the majority of your walk is traffic free and you are surrounded by nature.

Being less than an hour to complete this is a perfect route for anyone who is short on time and the majority of the walk is flat.

What kit will I need?

The route can be very muddy and slippery underfoot especially following bad weather so a good pair of walking boots are required. We suggest taking the following kit as standard:

  • Comfortable walking boots (ensure they have been worn in first)
  • First Aid kit
  • Good quality waterproof jacket & trousers (the weather can change dramatically even in the summer months)
  • Warm hat & gloves (weather dependent)
  • Any additional equipment you feel you require such as walking poles etc

Route description

  • The route starts on Chatsworth Road in Swinton – an unadopted road that leads through to Worsley Golf Course.
  • As the road bends to the right, keep left onto Haddon Road.
Haddon Road heading towards Worsley Golf Course
  • Follow the footpath through Worsley Golf Course to Monton. (Although the tarmac path runs right through, it can get very muddy after heavy rain so again consideration of footwear is advisable).
  • Reaching Monton, take a right at Monton Unitarian Church towards Stableford Avenue. Cross over which brings you to the entrance to the ‘Roe Green Loopline on your right.
Monton Road has plenty of eateries
  • Head up the path to the start of Roe Green loopline. Worsley Golf Course will be on your right hand side.
  • Follow the loopline up until ‘the old railway station’.
The Old Railway Station
  • Here take the path to the right where there is a fork. Keep right, the path takes you to a residential area called ‘The Coppice’.
  • Head up the slope past the block of flats to your right and back onto Chatsworth Road where it meets Fairmount Road.
Walking through The Coppice back towards Chatsworth Road
  • Walk down Chatsworth Road which leads you back to Worsley Road and the end of the walk.

Where is good for food & drink?

Depending on the time of day you do this walk there are several options for food and drink. ‘Monton Carlo’ as it has been nicknamed has several coffee shops offering breakfast to the early risers.

The Waterside pub also offers a relaxing stop – if the weather is good take a seat outside along the canal you will not be disappointed.

If you are waiting until the end of the walk then The White Horse on Worsley Road is the perfect spot. Here you will find a range of guest ales as well as a decent food menu. Family and dog friendly with a great beer garden it ticks all the boxes for a post walk destination.

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  • Mike Richardson

    Mike is a Mancunian who is usually found hiking the Mountains in the Lake District. He has a passion for the outdoors and loves a pint after a day in the Mountains.

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