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: October 16, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

51 m in total

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.97 km

Tyldesley Loopline

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The Tyldesley Loopline is perfect for any type of bikes, prams and wheelchairs because it is all tarmac. Suitable for any age! perfect for walking, jogging and running. Also it is pet friendly. Highly recommended 😎 👍🏽

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15.6 km

New Manchester Woods (Ellenbrook Brickworks)

Forest

19.6 km

Roe Green Loopline and Broadoak Park

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If you carry on a short distance beyond Newearth Road, you can turn right onto the Ellenbrook Loopline that runs parallel with Newearth Road and joins up with the Walkden …

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22.7 km

Worsley Village and Delph

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Stunning architecture

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24.5 km

Hollin Wood

Forest

27.6 km

Bridgewater Canal

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Amazing route for gravel riding.

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28.7 km

Lingard's Bridge

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A good waypoint when navigating to or from the canal. It's nice to watch the boats pass underneath.

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34.8 km

Penstock Gate on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

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Watch the small dinghy sailing on the flash. Accessible from many directions.

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35.2 km

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

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A nice developed spot along the canal. Let's hope it doesn't become too overdeveloped however!

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42.3 km

Scotman's Flash

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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

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43.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

Lake

44.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

49.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

16.6 km

7.21 km

2.57 km

1.61 km

568 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

15.0 km

9.54 km

7.32 km

189 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

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Sunday 23 November

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