Hikes and Walks Around Richmond, VA: Manchester Floodwall Walk 

The Manchester Flood Wall Walk is on top of and beside the 3.2 mile flood wall that runs along the south bank of the James River in downtown Richmond, VA. There are two high overlooks. This walk goes from the Manchester Overlook near the Potterfield Bridge to Maury Street at I95. This is an easy walk and an easy bike trail.
A great walking loop is: Brown's Island to Potterfield Bridge to Floodwall Walk to Mayo Bridge to Canal Walk back to Brown's Island.