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Wigan Pier – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Wigan

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Wigan Pier – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Wigan

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Wigan Pier – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Wigan

02:01

28.7km

210m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.9 km for 394 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.33 km

Trencherfield Mill

Highlight • Monument

2.39 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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2.65 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Highlight • River

2.76 km

Red Pepper Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

3.01 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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7.09 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

9.64 km

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Highlight • Forest

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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16.3 km

Borsdane Wood Local Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Borsdane Wood is fantastical for any age!
Perfect for walking, jogging, running & mountain bike.
Also it is pet friendly.
Highly recommended 😎 👍🏽

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19.3 km

Rayner Park

Forest

21.0 km

Belle Green Lane (National Cycle Route 55)

Highlight • Cycleway

28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.94 km

6.26 km

5.30 km

4.24 km

1.67 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

7.00 km

3.39 km

2.87 km

1.15 km

572 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

16°C

6°C

63 %

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Wigan Pier – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Wigan

Trencherfield Mill

Wigan Pier

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Red Pepper Cafe

Poolstock Canal Lock

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Borsdane Wood Local Nature Reserve

Belle Green Lane (National Cycle Route 55)

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