Nearby Attractions.







Mountain View

NOTICE: It appears that this walk is now closed.
The only access is via the problematic access pathway.

Helen's Walk - Flixton jetty to Boysnope jetty then barton along the canal.

One of the simplest and cheapest attractions and also good for your health and wellbeing is a stroll along the canal.

CLICK HERE to see pictures of Helen's walk.
Mountain View

Boysnope Golf Course( 200 yds from Irlam jetty )

18 hole golf course, restraunt.

WEBSITE: Boysnope Golf Club
Mountain View

NOTICE: It appears that this walk is now closed.
The only access is via the problematic access pathway.

Safe A57 crossing and path to Boysnope Golf Course / City Airport.

This is the easiest and shortest route to the Golfcourse and Airport.

CLICK HERE to see pictures and directions.
City Airport

Davyhulme Millenium Nature Reserve( entrance 50 yds from Flixton jetty )

9.2 hectacres of nature walks , ponds and gardens.

WEBSITE: Davyhulme Milenium Nature reserve.
City Airport

City Airport and Heliport( 1.5 km - about 30 mins walk )

Flying lessons, cafe/bar, helicopter rides and charter, Manchester Airshow.

WEBSITE: City Airport( Barton )
Salford Reds

Salford Reds( AJ Bell Stadium).( 1.5 km from Irlam jetty )

Salford Reds rugby matches, excibitions, parties, conferences, circus.

WEBSITE: AJ Bell Stadium
Makro

Makro

A short walk along the dual carrigway leads you to the entrance to Makro superstore the first of its type to be built in the UK.

Makro Superstore.
Chat Moss

NOTICE: It appears that the canal walks are now closed.
The only access is via the problematic access pathway.

Walkways on the Irlam Side.

To the west a pathway takes you over the river Irlam inlet ( old course ) and you can walk along the canal over to Irlam Locks.
To the east a pathway I am told takes you all the way to barton bridge.
North the pathway leads through the industrial estate to the dual cariagway. A short walk along the carriagway leads you to a lane by the lay by leading to chat moss and open countryside, popular with bird watchers Chat Moss
Chat Moss

Moss Farm fishery.

6 well stocked lakes to choose from, cafe, and disabled access to all parts of the fishery . Please browse our site for more information on our lakes and facilities... Moss Farm Fishery
Barley Farm

Barley Farm pub/restraunt.

located within 40 mins walk from the Boysnope Jetty( Irlam side ) facilities include:-
  • Baby Changing
  • Beer garden
  • Cakeaway
  • Disabled Facilities & Wheelchair Access
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Ice cream
  • Indoor Children's Play Area
  • Parking
  • Salad bar
WEBSITE - Barley Farm, Farmhouse Inns
Fox and Hounds Hotel

Fox and Hounds Hotel.

located within 5 mins walk from the Flixton Jetty.( up Eddisbury ave, right at the main road then about 200 yards to the pub.

Family friendly pub with beer garden, meals and entertainment.

WEBSITE - Fox and Hounds Hotel