It's just a canal really. There isn't much to see at all. More

If you get the chance to travel along the Manchester Ship canal into Manchester it really is the best way to see Manchester, the new buildings and bridges around Salford docks are really impressive. More

My partner and I had a wonderful time travelling along the Manchester Ship Canal on Saturday 28th April 2012. We found it quite exciting as we have never thought we would ever get this opportunity to sail the 36 or so miles to Liverpool. Our day started at Salford Quays it was cold but dry, we set off around 10am,... More

We went on a boat trip starting at the Quays in Salford and went all the way to the end of the canal at Liverpool. At the end you exit the canal and cross the Mersey to Pier Head where you had two hours before a bus took you back. It was a sunny day and the trip was brill... More

This was our second attempt at completing this cruise. The first had to be abandoned as thieves stole copper wire to the first suspension bridge. Two hours wasted, but the shipping company did refund. The second cruise to Liverpool was completed, but with the long delays at each lock, we had very little time in Liverpool.In fact people who had... More

I used to live in Manchester right on Deansgate and would run along the canal to get some training in. I would not recommend running at night time or when it is dark, I don't think it is safe. Also it can get a bit slippy so you need to be agile, but with limited greenery in the city and... More

We did the whole boat trip from the Wirral which took quite a long time and the weather wasn't brilliant. We were with a large group so that probably helped. Going through the locks was great. More

Tthe day trip on one of the old Mersey ferries is a great experience. See 'familiar' places from a totally different aspect. Good value and a comprehesive excellent experience. Food facilites are a little limited, so you might be tempted to take your own gourmet picnic and wiine? Very good value for a full day's enjoyment! More

Starting from Salford Quays the boat takes a leisurely cruise along the Manchester Ship Canal and arrives at Manchester approximately 6 hours later (it took us 5 hours). The habitats and scenery are interesting and diverse the whole route. There are several locks along the route, a pass under the Thelwall Viaduct and great views of Liverpool as you arrive.... More