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Burrs Weir on the River Irwell – View of the River loop from Bury

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Burrs Weir on the River Irwell – View of the River loop from Bury

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Burrs Weir on the River Irwell – View of the River loop from Bury

01:28

5.69km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.31 km

Stone Cycle, Irwell Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Monument

The Irwell Sculpture Trail consists of 70 art installations along a 33-mile (53 km) trail through Salford, Bury and Rossendale. The Burrs Country Park cluster of sculptures includes the Stone Cycle, Picnic Area and Waterwheel.

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1.51 km

Burrs Country Park: Industrial Heritage and Sculptures

Highlight • Historical Site

A triumph of regeneration, since 1986 Burrs Country Park has been transformed from an industrial waste ground to an attractive park. Reminders of its heritage remain in the guise of …

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1.85 km

Burrs Weir on the River Irwell

Highlight • Structure

The weir was constructed in the late 18th century to help control the river flow and increase the speed so that it could power the spinning mill at Burrs.

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3.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.15 km

1.86 km

946 m

639 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

1.16 km

645 m

639 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

20°C

10°C

33 %

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Burrs Weir on the River Irwell – View of the River loop from Bury

Stone Cycle, Irwell Sculpture Trail

Burrs Country Park: Industrial Heritage and Sculptures

Burrs Weir on the River Irwell

The Lamppost Café, Burrs Country Park

The Brown Cow Pub

View of the River

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