Manchester Walk: Fletcher Moss Park

📅 Date: Saturday 27 June 2026
⏰ Meet Time: 10:14am
🚶🏿‍♂️‍➡️ Departure time: 10:20am
📍 Meet Point: East Didsbury station
📏 Distance: 4km
⛰️ Difficulty: Easy (suitable for new walkers, mostly flat)

⏱️ Duration: 1.5-2hrs

How to get there…

🚂 Public Transport: The 142, 42 and 42A all stop to Fletcher Moss park. If you are getting the bus, please make your way to the meet point.

The fastest route is by train. There are direct trains running frequently from Manchester Piccadilly gardens to East Didsbury. A short 9-11mins journey.

AfroSocial Walking Group representatives will be getting the 10:04AM train from Manchester Piccadilly to East Didsbury. We will be at the station from 9:40AM and head to the platform at 9:55AM. The train arrives into East Didsbury at 10:14AM

You do not have to meet the AWG team at Piccadilly station, as the official meet point is East Didsbury Station at 10:14AM and we'll set off at 10:20AM.

🚗 Driving: There's parking at the train station and surrounding areas.

🗺️ Route: AllTrails link 👇 Old parsonage gardens and Fletcher Moss

Old Parsonage Gardens and Fletcher Moss on AllTrails

https://www.alltrails.com/en-g...

🎒 What to bring:

● Comfortable walking shoes● Weather-appropriate clothing● Water + snacks/lunch● Fully charged phone / power pack

🍻After the walk:
If the sun's out then we may organise a picnic and games. We'll confirm via the AWG WhatsApp chat closer to the day. 🤝

⚠️ Important:

● This is a social group hike, not a professional guiding service● Walk at your own pace and speak up if you need help