The chocolate box village with stunning walking and cycling routes just minutes from the M60

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Just minutes from the M60 motorway in Salford lies the pretty village of Roe Green. The suburban area of Worsley is known for its walking route and picturesque green spaces.

Historically in Lancashire, the village is the largest of Salford ’s conservation areas, chosen for its village green. The green was formerly common land, used for grazing and holding stray animals until they were released upon the payment of a fine.

In the late Victorian days, it was used for cricket matches. READ MORE: Universal Credit could be scrapped and all adults given £164 a week instead At the end of the 18th century, the village grew considerably and many houses were built.

Today the green is surrounded by rows of quaint terraced houses, cottages, modern properties and some local amenities. The area is also home to the Roe Green Loopline, a walking and cycling route that starts in Monton and runs all the way to the border with Bolton.