Manchester Memory Walk

Date

11 October 2025

Starting location

Heaton Park

Fundraising target

£160

The challenge

Share advice, laughter, and support at the Manchester Memory Walk. And when you cross the finish line, celebrate with your medal, knowing you have walked for a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

The meeting point and route

Manchester Memory Walk will start and finish in the event site at the the old fairground site. This is beside the lake. Please note, this area is on gravel. Find us using the postcode M25 0DL, alternatively enter ///singer.bend.offer into the What3Words App.

To make sure everyone's included, there are two routes to choose from on the day of Memory Walk.

The shorter 2km route is a gentle stroll around the lake which is suitable for Memory Walkers of all ages.

The longer 5km route is a little more challenging and will take you around this historical park. Both routes are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs with assistance, due to the nature of the pathways. Due to the weather, some parts may be trickier to navigate due to mud.

Please note the route and distance is subject to change, and suitable footwear is recommended.

Travel information

Please consider the most sustainable method of transport, or car share where possible.

By car

We recommend using other forms of transport to arrive at Manchester Memory Walk. There is limited car parking available at the event site. Please follow the event signage and use all available car parks in Heaton Park. Car parking marshals will provide instructions on arrival, please make sure you follow their guidance and allow adequate time for parking. Pay & display parking charges are in operation using the PaybyPhone app - please visit Heaton Park website for more information.

St Margaret's Road, M25 2GT
Garden Centre behind the bowling pavilion, M25 2GT
Middleton Road Golf Centre, M25 2SW
North play area car park

By tram

The event site is just a 10 minute walk from Heaton Park tram stop which is easy to access from both Manchester city centre and Bury. We would recommend this as the best way to access Heaton Park on the day.

By bus

You can catch the number 59 bus from Manchester City Centre to reach Heaton Park.

Facilities and accessibility

Dogs allowed on leads
Toilets
Refreshments

The meeting point is on gravel. The routes are on paved paths and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs with assistance.

Fundraising

Aim to raise £160, or as much as you can, so you can support more people affected by dementia now, and in the future.

Lots of tips and tricks will be included in your fundraising pack when you receive it, but you can get started now by checking out our fundraising page!