17 of the best pram friendly walks Manchester

Do you love family walks? I know it’s not always easy to find walks suitable for the whole family. I’ve put together my favourite Pram friendly walks Manchester to give you plenty of family walk ideas if you live in or around Greater Manchester. Find more great Family days out North West here.

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Fletcher Moss Park, Didsbury

One not to be missed is Fletcher Moss Park in Didsbury. Once inside this park, you’ll struggle to believe you are so close to the city centre and the M60.

There is so much to explore, I think we barely scratched the surface on our visit but we managed a 2-hour circular walk through the park, botanical gardens, wetlands, woodlands and wildflower meadows. We saw cows grazing in a large field and enjoyed walking alongside the River Mersey.

All paths are suitable for prams and pushchairs. The area is popular with runners, dog walkers and families. It’s also a great place for family bike rides near Manchester. The only area not completely suitable for pushchairs is the rockery, dogs also aren’t allowed in here. It’s a beautiful, tranquil garden, with some paths suitable for pushchairs, definitely not to be missed if you can.

There is a small car park but we found parking easily alongside the park on Stenner lane. Whilst we were there we had a quick walk around Parsonage gardens on the other side of the road. Another stunning garden that is free to enter. 

Find full details for getting here and where to park here – Fletcher Moss Park & Parsonage Gardens

Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough

Hollingworth Lake is a man-made lake popular with walkers and water-sports enthusiasts. You can walk all the way around (2.4 miles) on flat, pram-friendly paths. There is a pay and display car park at the visitors center where there is also a cafe and toilets.

As well as sailing boats, you’ll see plenty of wildlife on the lake too. There is also a lovely children’s play area. 

Find out more and get directions here – Hollingworth Lake

Heaton Park

Heaton Park is the largest park in the North West with miles of pram-friendly paths. There are woodland areas, a boating lake, a free animal centre (with many farmyard animals), donkey rides, a land train, playground, cafe and more. 

Find out more here about how to get here, parking and all the facilities – Heaton Park

Find more of the Best parks in manchester here.

Dunham Massey

Dunham Massey is one of my favourite places to walk near Manchester. It’s a stunning National Trust property located near Altrincham. There is a deer park to explore, beautiful gardens to wander around as well as the hall itself to explore and a working sawmill. 

The paths are all flat and pushchair-friendly and are also great for bikes (under 5s only allowed on bikes, no bikes allowed in the gardens).

Whilst there is no traditional playground, my girls love the den building area and all the fallen logs left around for kids to climb on. There are a series of geocache hidden around the deer park too. 

You can no longer pay just to park. The cost is now £8.50 per person (£4.25 per child). Find out more in my full guide to Dunham Massey National Trust.

Dovestones reservoir

Dovestones is one of my favourite places to walk in Manchester. It is an area of outstanding beauty. We love walking around the 2.5 mile circular walk on the pram-friendly paths. There is a pay and display car park which can get very busy. There are public toilets but no cafe. 

Find full details and directions here – Dove Stone Nature Reserve

Clifton country park, Salford

Clifton country park is located in the Irwell valley and is another hidden gem in Greater Manchester. There are meadows, woodland and lakeside walks to explore. There is even a fairy trail that children will love.

There are 10 magical fairy sculptures to find and a large Gruffalo one too. There are lots of different walking trails to choose from with different lengths and lots of options with a pram. There is a small car park but plenty of on-road parking locally. There is a cafe, play area and toilets, both currently closed. 

Find full details here – Clifton Country Park

Chorlton Water park

This one is just a 10-minute drive from Fletcher Moss Park. It’s another lake and nature reserve with fantastic pram-friendly paths. There is plenty of free parking on site.

There are areas for picnics and a small playground. It’s a shorter walk than you can do at Fletcher Moss Park. If you do the circular route around the reservoir then it is approximately 1 mile. 

Find the full details here – Chorlton Water Park

Etherow country park, Stockport

Etherow park is a 240-acre green space in Stockport packed with wildlife. The majority of the paths are pushchair-friendly, especially around the 2 lakes. The higher part of the park is less pushchair-friendly due to the incline but it is possible.

I have written in full detail about Etherow Country Park walks here. 

Lyme park, Stockport

Lyme Park is a National Trust property in Cheshire, well known for its walks. The gardens are the best place for buggy-friendly walks and they are beautiful and extensive gardens with plenty to explore like the orangery, the woods, the lake and the formal gardens.

Parking and entrance to the gardens are free for National Trust members. Please note you can no longer pay a vehicle entry cost to park here if you are a non-member. The cost is now £6 per adult and £3 per child (£15 for families). For prices to enter the house and gardens see here – Lyme

Daisy Nook Country Park, Oldham

There are various routes for walking with a pram or little legs at Daisy Nook country park. There are woodland options, canalside paths and along the river too.

There are 2 fantastic play areas to choose from. Young children love the “Tots lock”, a barge themed sand play area. You’ll also find a car park and a cafe.

Find a map of the area here.

Blackleach country park, Salford

Blackleach country park is a nature reserve just outside the town of Walkden. There is a flat path all around the reservoir making it perfect for buggies and prams. 

Find out more here – Blackleach Country Park

Boggart hole clough, Blackley

Boggart hole clough is a large park and woodland with wide flat paths. Some areas of the park are quite steep. There are 3 walking trails to choose from and a children’s play area. You’ll find plenty of parking and young children will love the ducks on the lake too. 

Find out more here – Boggart Hole Clough

Wythenshaw park

There are lots of options for walking in Wythenshaw park including a story trail which takes about 30 minutes. There is also a fantastic play area for all ages and a free small community farm with animals to see. 

The story trail follows a bespoke story written and illustrated by Mancunian Ian Morris. Find a pdf with with the story, map and activities to do at each location here – download the story trail here.

Brownhill countryside centre, Saddleworth

Brownhill countryside centre is located in the heart of Saddleworth. There are accessible walks around the nature garden, woodland and meadow. There are toilets and a cafe in the visitor’s centre. 

Find out more here – Brownhill.

Bramhall park

Bramhall park sits in the grounds of Bramhall hall. There are lots of trails through the park and woodlands. Pay and display parking is available and there is a cafe and lovely play area.

Find out more here – Bramhall Park.

Bruntwood Park, Cheadle

Bruntwood park is just off the A34 in Cheadle. There is an amazing BMX track for older kids, a large children’s play area and pram-friendly paths around the park and woodlands. 

Find out more here – Bruntwood Park

RHS Bridgewater

This one isn’t free unless you are an RHS member or until 18 May 2024, entrance to the garden is free for Salford residents every Tuesday.

The gardens are stunning and there are lots of pram-friendly paths to enjoy. There is also a woodland adventure playground with lots of things for kids of all ages to enjoy.

Find out more here – RHS Bridgewater

I’d love to hear from you in the comments if you know a great pram-friendly walk in Greater Manchester.

Nearby pram-friendly walks

Find more pram-friendly walks a little further a field here – pram friendly walks Cheshire.

If you head further north, find loads of Pram friendly walks Lancashire here.

More things to do in Manchester with young kids

Find loads of ideas for things to do in Manchester with a toddler here.

Find all about Z-Arts which runs fantastic events for younger children. Find out more here – Z-Arts Manchester.

Find loads of free things to do in Manchester with toddlers here.

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