This week I walked stage three of the Salford Trail, from Lower Kersal to Clifton Country Park, along the banks of the River Irwell. It’s a fascinating section of trail, but I didn’t enjoy it for one reason - the sheer proliferation of giant hogweed along the route.

Follow my wander from Clifton to Roe Green on stage four of the Salford Trail - from exploring Clifton Moor’s woodlands to seeking out Wardley’s long-lost trig pillar!

Let’s not sweeten it - this is a road walk through suburban and industrial Eccles and Salford. That’s not to say that there isn’t plenty to see, including a Grade 1 listed church and the Blue Peter garden!

Stage five of the Salford Trail runs from Roe Green to Walkden via the fields of Linnyshaw, Blackleach Country Park, and Little Hulton. Along the way, I found time to retrace my steps to Salford’s highest point, and made another visit to the locks at Ashton’s Field.

My second venture onto the Salford Trail took me from Worsley village to the aqueduct at Barton - via Worsley Woods, a giant hammer, and the world’s oldest railway pub. I hope you enjoy watching!