Bridgewater Canal in Salford

A walk along the banks of the Bridgewater Canal is a journey to the past and a glimpse into the future. Every stretch of the waterway has a story to tell about human ingenuity, endurance and events that shaped Salford and the world. The canal is a place of global importance, inspired by the vision of three men and the toil of hundreds more.

Today the Bridgewater Canal in Salford is buzzing with walkers, cyclists, anglers, volunteers, school groups, families and the local community. Come along and enjoy what the canal, and its surroundings, has to offer.