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Manchester Hidden Walks: Discover 20 routes in and around the city
Discover hidden gems around Manchester with 20 walking routes.Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known circuits and details on popular walks. Accompanied by guided walking instructions and written by a local expert, A-Z Manchester Hidden Walks is the perfect way to explore the city in a new light.Small enough to fit in a bag or pocket, this handy guidebook is ideal for tourists or locals looking to discover more about the city. Each route varies in length from 1 to 6 miles (1.6 to 9.6 km), and is clearly outlined on detailed A-Z street mapping. 20 walking routes with instructions and maps Full-colour photographs of hidden gems and city attractions Key sights and locations clearly marked on map Information such as start/finish points, nearest postcodes, distance and terrain includedMore from the A-Z Hidden Walks Birmingham Hidden WalksA-Z Bristol Bath Hidden WalksA-Z Edinburgh Hidden WalksA-Z London Hidden WalksA-Z Oxford Hidden WalksA-Z York Hidden WalksA-Z Brighton Hidden WalksA-Z Cambridge Hidden WalksA-Z Manchester Hidden WalksA-Z Liverpool Hidden Walks
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128 pages, Paperback
Published June 16, 2023
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March 13, 2023
I received a free copy of, A-Z Manchester Hidden Walks, by Jonathan Schofield, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Their are 20 walks in this guide, they all look interesting in their own way. I have always wanted to go to Manchester, and this book helps me to see Manchester as it is now. I loved the pictures in this book.
December 25, 2025
Packed full of tempting details and places to explore. The author really knows his stuff and what would interest anyone wanting to understand how Manchester has developed the way it has. This will keep me busy for some time.
April 13, 2023
** I received a copy of this book in PDF format via NetGalley. **
I selected this book as I am a regular visitor to Manchester, and have often wondered about the history of some of its buildings I pass. I initially read through the guide at home so that I could then decide which route(s) I wanted to follow on my next visit. Some places in the guide are places you would pass everyday without questioning their history or provenance, whilst others are off the main streets and require a specific trip to visit.
This guide is split in to several short tours, with routes shown clearly on AtoZ maps with the key locations marked. The route details are clear and easy to follow, with a short and concise description of the key locations provided. Obviously there is not room for a comprehensive history to be provided, but there is enough information to satisfy the mind and for you to go out and complete additional research.
A majority of the walks are in the city centre, with several on the fringes taking in Media City, Fallowfield, and Didsbury. Most walks are circular, and each has details of start/finish location, time & distance, and surface types. Manchester is generally flat, but I did notice that one walk mentions a steep section.
Photographs in the guide gave me inspiration to go out of my way and get a bus to the Fallowfields area and follow the ‘Grand Houses and Toast’ tour. The guide suggests to allow 1h 45m for this 2mile walk - as a brisk walker I completed the tour quicker but did take time to stop, look and take pictures at various points. The time would guide would be accurate for a casual walker or with children. The route description was accurate and easy to follow in conjunction with the map.
For sports fans, there are short tours that cover both the main football clubs, the National Football Museum, and the site of the Commonwealth Games in 2002 - although these are not all in the same tour.
Although the guide doesn’t give details about the opening times for the tours or contact details for museums or attractions, these are easily available on the internet and can easily be incorporated on your walking tour.
I selected this book as I am a regular visitor to Manchester, and have often wondered about the history of some of its buildings I pass. I initially read through the guide at home so that I could then decide which route(s) I wanted to follow on my next visit. Some places in the guide are places you would pass everyday without questioning their history or provenance, whilst others are off the main streets and require a specific trip to visit.
This guide is split in to several short tours, with routes shown clearly on AtoZ maps with the key locations marked. The route details are clear and easy to follow, with a short and concise description of the key locations provided. Obviously there is not room for a comprehensive history to be provided, but there is enough information to satisfy the mind and for you to go out and complete additional research.
A majority of the walks are in the city centre, with several on the fringes taking in Media City, Fallowfield, and Didsbury. Most walks are circular, and each has details of start/finish location, time & distance, and surface types. Manchester is generally flat, but I did notice that one walk mentions a steep section.
Photographs in the guide gave me inspiration to go out of my way and get a bus to the Fallowfields area and follow the ‘Grand Houses and Toast’ tour. The guide suggests to allow 1h 45m for this 2mile walk - as a brisk walker I completed the tour quicker but did take time to stop, look and take pictures at various points. The time would guide would be accurate for a casual walker or with children. The route description was accurate and easy to follow in conjunction with the map.
For sports fans, there are short tours that cover both the main football clubs, the National Football Museum, and the site of the Commonwealth Games in 2002 - although these are not all in the same tour.
Although the guide doesn’t give details about the opening times for the tours or contact details for museums or attractions, these are easily available on the internet and can easily be incorporated on your walking tour.
April 18, 2023
Great little book for trips to Manchester or new residents. Soo much character and history within the city if you know where to look. Will refer back to this little gem for years to come. Thank you #NetGalley for the e-book to review.
December 19, 2023
Thank you Netgalley and Collins Reference for this eCopy to review
I found this book excellent. The maps are very clear and the step-by-step instructions are very easy to follow. Essential for someone like me who gets lost very easily!
The walks are on a variety of themes exploring the history, industry and cultural aspects of Manchester, it was very interesting to find out more about the city.
I found this book excellent. The maps are very clear and the step-by-step instructions are very easy to follow. Essential for someone like me who gets lost very easily!
The walks are on a variety of themes exploring the history, industry and cultural aspects of Manchester, it was very interesting to find out more about the city.
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