Linnyshaw is an area of Walkden, a town in the City of Salford district of Greater Manchester, England.

Historically within Lancashire, it lies to the east of Walkden, immediately south of junction 2 of the M61 motorway.

Linnyshaw lies entirely within the Walkden North council ward and within the Worsley parliamentary constituency.

Linnyshaw is a mainly residential area, so there are some shops and some other conveniences such as a bakery and hairdressers.

There is also a garage and Club 147- a bar, snooker hall and also a Muay Thai boxing gym.