The inner-city Greater Manchester walk with beautiful autumn colours
06.11.2023 - 08:47
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Across Greater Manchester, parks and gardens are ablaze with rich autumn colours right now. It’s one of the things which makes this time of year so special as nature gives one last hurrah before winter kicks in.
Green leaves are transformed into hundreds of shades of red, oranges, browns and yellows, which appear even more vibrant in the autumn sunshine. But these colourful displays are fleeting and won't be around for long.
So if you haven’t already set aside some time, wrap up warm and venture outside on an autumn walk. Heading out for a stroll can help to boost your mood, too - and even though it’s hard to find the motivation now that the weather has turned and the days are growing shorter, you’ll feel better for it.
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Naturally think of beautiful autumn scenery and vast parks or even the countryside spring to mind. Of course there are plenty of leafy spaces across the city-region with incredible seasonal displays, yet you’ll also find several scenic spots in the city centre, which make a great alternative to a walk in a park.
One place where you’ll come across gorgeous autumn colours is Castlefield. Its tree-lined canal paths feature bursts of oranges, reds and yellows, with the city’s skyscrapers visible in the distance - although it feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of town.
It’s a picturesque location, with the smooth canal-water perfectly mirroring the trees, while the red-brick railway viaduct provides a moody backdrop. You can easily spend an hour or two wandering alongside the canal, inspecting the house