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The best cycling routes around Wigan

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Cycling around Wigan is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of North West England. So you can find your perfect Wigan bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 22, 2025

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1. Wigan to the Liverpool loop

70.3km

04:13

460m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Worsley Village and Delph – Bridgewater Canal loop from Atherton

28.1km

01:53

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Hag Fold

86.3km

05:36

1,070m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Scotman's Flash – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Hag Fold

46.5km

02:58

240m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

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5. Lingard's Bridge – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Pennington

26.3km

01:55

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Worsley Village and Delph – Scotman's Flash loop from Hindley

49.7km

03:13

170m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Wigan Pier – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Pemberton

20.2km

01:19

150m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Astley Road Gravel Track – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Higher Folds

24.8km

01:42

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Torrance loop from Hag Fold

27.0km

01:40

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Gathurst

30.4km

02:08

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Wigan

1. Wigan to the Liverpool loop

2. Worsley Village and Delph – Bridgewater Canal loop from Atherton

3. View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Hag Fold

4. Scotman's Flash – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Hag Fold

5. Lingard's Bridge – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Pennington

6. Worsley Village and Delph – Scotman's Flash loop from Hindley

7. Wigan Pier – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Pemberton

8. Astley Road Gravel Track – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Higher Folds

9. Torrance loop from Hag Fold

10. Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Gathurst

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