The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester. It was opened in 1761 from Worsley to Manchester, and later extended from Manchester to Runcorn, and then from Worsley to Leigh.

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The canal is connected to the Manchester Ship Canal via a lock at Cornbrook; to the Rochdale Canal in Manchester; to the Trent and Mersey Canal at Preston Brook, southeast of Runcorn; and to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Leigh. It once connected with the River Mersey at Runcorn but has since been cut off by a slip road to the Silver Jubilee Bridge. Following the re-routing of roads to the Silver Jubilee Bridge, the Runcorn Locks Restoration Society campaigns to reinstate the flight of locks.

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1. Liverpool Loop Line – Silver Jubilee Bridge loop from Runcorn East

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2. The Ferry Tavern – Spike Island Park loop from Daresbury

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3. The Ferry Tavern – Spike Island Park loop from Warrington West

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01:54

100m

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

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Location: Halton, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Bridgewater Canal

1. Liverpool Loop Line – Silver Jubilee Bridge loop from Runcorn East

2. The Ferry Tavern – Spike Island Park loop from Daresbury

3. The Ferry Tavern – Spike Island Park loop from Warrington West

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