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The best road cycling routes around Wigan

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Wigan to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 22, 2025

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1. Forest of Rossendale loop from Wigan

92.6km

04:27

1,200m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Lytham Seafront Promenade – Old Tram Bridge loop from Atherton

157km

06:32

820m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. View of Chorley and the Coast – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Hag Fold

79.2km

03:55

940m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Tatton Mere – Tatton Park loop from Atherton

76.6km

03:03

330m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Pennington Flash Lake – Green Fields Road loop from Pennington

48.7km

01:58

120m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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6. Irlam Locks – Gandeys Big Top Circus loop from Bedford

34.4km

01:22

120m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Horwich to Bolton Cycleway – Pennington Flash Lake loop from Hindley

59.5km

02:41

420m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. View of Bridgewater Canal – Ash Farm Ice Cream Parlour loop from Astley

51.4km

02:01

180m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Billinge Hill Climb – Pimbo Lane loop from Orrell

51.4km

02:07

320m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. McDee’s Coffee Shop loop from Lowton Common

32.0km

01:15

130m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Wigan

1. Forest of Rossendale loop from Wigan

2. Lytham Seafront Promenade – Old Tram Bridge loop from Atherton

3. View of Chorley and the Coast – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Hag Fold

4. Tatton Mere – Tatton Park loop from Atherton

5. Pennington Flash Lake – Green Fields Road loop from Pennington

6. Irlam Locks – Gandeys Big Top Circus loop from Bedford

7. Horwich to Bolton Cycleway – Pennington Flash Lake loop from Hindley

8. View of Bridgewater Canal – Ash Farm Ice Cream Parlour loop from Astley

9. Billinge Hill Climb – Pimbo Lane loop from Orrell

10. McDee’s Coffee Shop loop from Lowton Common

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