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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Wigan Locks loop from Leigh

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Wigan Locks loop from Leigh

Easy

5

riders

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Wigan Locks loop from Leigh

01:25

25.4km

90m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.13 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.11 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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2

2.26 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good cycling paths all year round.

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3

3.86 km

4

8.83 km

View of the Wigan Flashes

Highlight • Lake

Wigan to leigh branch canal hard pavement nice veiws of Wigan flashes

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5

12.4 km

Wigan Locks

Highlight • River

14.6 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

7

15.8 km

8

24.8 km

Quiet Flash Lake

Highlight • Natural

B

25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

4.38 km

4.36 km

4.36 km

446 m

219 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

5.73 km

4.14 km

1.75 km

190 m

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Friday 31 July

21°C

12°C

0 %

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