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Poolstock Canal Lock – Wigan Pier loop from Pemberton

Moderate

4.7

(7)

64

riders

Poolstock Canal Lock – Wigan Pier loop from Pemberton

01:20

20.5km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.17 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Highlight • River

2

3.29 km

Red Pepper Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

3

10.2 km

Haigh Hall is a historic country house in Haigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester. Built between 1827 and 1840 for James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, it replaced an ancient manor house …

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4

10.4 km

Haigh Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

5

12.5 km

Whelley Loop Extension

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

New section of path now complete Feb 2025

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6

17.2 km

Poolstock Canal Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Just off Poolstock Road if you cut in to the canal there is a good lock for you to take photos and the path is great to cycle on that goes near the flash

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7

17.7 km

Trencherfield Mill

Highlight • Monument

8

17.7 km

Wigan Pier

Highlight • Historical Site

Wigan Pier sits on the superlative Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Very close to the town of Wigan with cafes, shops, pubs and bars. Also has a museum. You can walk …

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20.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

3.57 km

3.48 km

3.01 km

1.75 km

302 m

203 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

4.56 km

3.38 km

1.16 km

876 m

194 m

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