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North West England

Bolton Stadium – Horwich to Bolton Cycleway loop from Blackrod

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Bolton Stadium – Horwich to Bolton Cycleway loop from Blackrod

Moderate

4.7

(6)

30

riders

Bolton Stadium – Horwich to Bolton Cycleway loop from Blackrod

01:51

28.0km

160m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.35 km for 78 m

After 11.8 km for 56 m

After 12.3 km for 281 m

After 14.6 km for 281 m

After 23.3 km for 119 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.82 km

Bolton Stadium

Highlight • Structure

Football stadium with a hotel. Some rooms have a pitch view.

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2

8.98 km

Cycle Path Along the River Croal

Highlight • Cycleway

Given its relative seclusion, you'd think this to be quite quiet. However, on warm/sunny days expect to share the path with walkers. Also used by dirtbike/MTX "enthusiasts" as a rat-run: the usual caution around hoonigans is advised.

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3

10.8 km

Horwich to Bolton Cycleway

Highlight • Trail

lovely quiet route from horwich to Bolton(traffic free)

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4

14.6 km

Queen's Park Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great park with little gardens and duck pond plus cafe

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5

23.4 km

Corto Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee nice quirky van super friendly independent small business.

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B

28.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

7.41 km

3.52 km

2.30 km

1.72 km

1.14 km

597 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

10.6 km

2.59 km

969 m

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Friday 22 May

19°C

11°C

17 %

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