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Scotman's Flash

Name: Scotman's Flash
Rating: 2

Recommended by 67 cyclists

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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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 – 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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3. Scotman's Flash – The Dover Lock Inn loop from Pennington Wharf

19.3km

01:12

50m

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

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Joe

October 30, 2020

canal tow path on the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Wigan flashes on both sides brick paved all down the stretch always busy with walkers and cyclists

Lol Pro And Her Dog 🇬🇧 🐕🌻

March 18, 2024

Scotman's Flash is just 10 minutes from the centre of Wigan featuring a huge lake and lots of exciting experiences for everyone to enjoy.

Scotman's Flash is the perfect place for water sports, whether you’re brand new to canoeing, sailing and kayaking or want to get your game on with courses and qualifications to match your skills.

Lol Pro And Her Dog 🇬🇧 🐕🌻

March 18, 2024

A Flash is a unique industrial legacy to Wigan and there are many around the Wigan area. Each are lakes formed as a result of mining subsidence. Scotsmans flash the largest of the “Wigan Flashes” is a designated site of scientific interest. This is due to the abundance of rare plant species, several species of orchid, extensive reed beds and migrating birds such as Reed and Sedge Warbler. Scotsmans flash is a beautiful place for a stop to enjoy the views.

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Scotman's Flash

1. Wigan to the Liverpool loop

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

3. Scotman's Flash – The Dover Lock Inn loop from Pennington Wharf

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