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Jogging around Moston offers access to a variety of urban green spaces and natural features within Manchester. The area includes enhanced green spaces, tranquil gardens, and urban wilderness areas. Moston Fairway, an urban wilderness, provides diverse habitats such as marsh, woodland, grassland, and fen. These features contribute to a network of routes suitable for various jogging preferences.
Last updated: June 23, 2026
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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There are many choices to be made here . It's a pleasant spot to drop onto the Shropshire Union Canal Towpath to go to either Chester or Ellesmere Port Basin & the National Waterways Museum. Or continue up the hill to Chester Zoo . In the opposite direction is either Chorlton up the badly resurfaced Chorlton Lane on the left (from the bridge) or straight on (again in the opposite direction to the Zoo) to Crowton & Stoak. Stoak has the Bunbury Arms at its heart, well worth stopping for a bite to eat😋👍
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A great place for a peaceful ride. It’s mostly paved, but there is a section of gravel, that could be managed with a road bike.
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a place to spot the Kingfisher flying through the Viaduct
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Made little climb. Traffic still passes on a double white line.
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Great place very quite in the morning beautiful canal and boats
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Watch out door dogs, and swanns on the path.
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Good tow path ... gravel and tarmac suitable for either road bike or gravel bike. Quiet in early morning gets busier with dog walkers and runners later. trees and bushes do narrow the route at height of Summer (but still passable)
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Improvements have been made to the towpath between Chester and Ellesmere Port, starting in 2020 and due to finish in 2023: 'The project will see the upgrade of three sections of towpath, 4.7km in total, along the canal between Chester and Ellesmere Port, which are part of National Cycle Routes 45 and 70. The towpaths will benefit from widening together with improved surfacing and access points.' https://www.chestercyclecity.org/canal-towpath-improvement-project/
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The komoot community has mapped over 500 running routes in and around Moston, offering a wide selection for all preferences. These include routes of varying lengths and difficulty levels.
Yes, Moston offers a good selection of easy running routes. There are over 60 routes specifically rated as 'easy' by the komoot community, perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxed jog.
Running routes in Moston vary significantly in length. For example, you can find moderate routes like the Running loop from Moston which is around 5.5 km, or longer options such as the Chester Zoo Nature Reserve – Chester Zoo loop from Moston at about 9.5 km. Many routes are designed to be accessible for different fitness levels.
Moston's enhanced green spaces, like the Peace Gardens and St Dunstan's Green along Moston Lane, provide tranquil and welcoming environments suitable for family jogs. These areas are part of broader efforts to make the local environment cleaner and greener, offering pleasant, accessible paths.
Many of Moston's green spaces and urban wilderness areas, such as Moston Fairway, are suitable for running with dogs. It's always recommended to keep dogs on a lead and check local signage for any specific restrictions in certain park areas.
Moston offers a surprising variety of natural landscapes. Moston Fairway, for instance, is an 'urban wilderness' featuring diverse habitats including urban marsh, woodland, grassland, boggy fen, and mossland. You might spot wildlife like reed buntings, kestrels, and various butterflies and dragonflies during your run.
Yes, many of the running routes in Moston are circular, allowing you to start and finish at the same point. An example is the Shropshire Union Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Bache, which offers a moderate 7.1 km circular run.
The running routes in Moston are highly rated by the komoot community, with an average score of 4.3 stars from over 50 reviews. Runners often praise the mix of urban parkland and natural settings, as well as the ongoing enhancements to local green spaces.
While running in Moston, you can explore areas like Moston Fairway, which features unique natural landmarks such as the 'Witches Tree.' Nearby attractions that could be incorporated into longer runs or visited separately include the Burton Marsh Boardwalk or the River Dee Riverside Trail.
Yes, you can find running routes that incorporate canals. The Shropshire Union Canal loop from Upton-by-Chester is a moderate 7.4 km route that follows the canal, offering a pleasant waterside running experience.
The 'pocket parks' along Moston Lane, including the Peace Gardens, St Dunstan's Green, and the Simpson Memorial Hall Garden, have undergone significant improvements. While smaller, they offer tranquil and welcoming environments suitable for leisurely jogs or as part of a longer urban run, contributing to Moston's greener infrastructure. You can read more about these improvements on the Manchester City Council website.
Yes, while not directly within Moston, nearby green spaces like Broadhurst Park, Boggarts Hole Clough, and Queen's Park in Manchester are accessible and provide additional options for runners seeking varied routes and scenery beyond Moston's immediate vicinity.


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