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The Bridgewater Way – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Swinton (Manchester)

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The Bridgewater Way – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Swinton (Manchester)

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The Bridgewater Way – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Swinton (Manchester)

02:25

35.1km

120m

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: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.50 km

Sculptures at Worsley Village and the Bridgewater Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Great place to stop for food and drinks xx

Tip by

6.45 km

Boothstown Marina

Lake

9.18 km

The Bridgewater Way

Highlight • Trail

The Bridgewater Way is a regeneration project which created a 39 mile route along the Bridgewater Canal for walkers and cyclists alike. As a canal the going is flat and easy, perfect for warming those legs up!

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16.4 km

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

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Tip by

16.8 km

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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22.8 km

Bridgewater Canal

Lake

23.4 km

Lingard's Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

29.3 km

Worsley Village and Delph

Highlight • Historical Site

Stunning architecture

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31.3 km

Monton Lighthouse on the Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Structure

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.

Tip by

31.3 km

Monton Village Green and the Unitarian Church

Highlight • Historical Site

35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

9.54 km

2.65 km

2.21 km

2.18 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

9.30 km

8.65 km

6.03 km

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

24°C

9°C

0 %

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The Bridgewater Way – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Swinton (Manchester)

Sculptures at Worsley Village and the Bridgewater Canal

The Bridgewater Way

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

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

Lingard's Bridge

Worsley Village and Delph

Monton Lighthouse on the Bridgewater Canal

Monton Village Green and the Unitarian Church

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