Mersey Valley Way takes in Manchester and Stockport on its 13-mile route with other walks to be identified in 2026
A new river walk has been announced by the government as ministers try to improve access to nature in England.
The 13-mile (21km) walk will go through Greater Manchester and the north-west of England. There will be a river walk in each region of the country by the end of parliament, the government has pledged.
Source: First of nine new river walks in England announced for north-west
