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Meccano Bridge – Outwood Trail loop from Bromley Cross

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Meccano Bridge – Outwood Trail loop from Bromley Cross

Moderate

5.0

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Meccano Bridge – Outwood Trail loop from Bromley Cross

02:39

41.4km

370m

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 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.06 km

Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal

Lake

9.78 km

Prestolee Locks and the Meccano Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Here at Prestolee Locks are the remains of six locks, in two flights of three, and in between the two flights was a passing pound where the lock-keeper's cottage was. …

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9.86 km

Meccano Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal is looking good in small areas. It is a shame that it is so delipidated in places but still well worth a visit.
The …

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11.5 km

Old Industrial Machine on the Bury–Bolton Canal

Highlight • Structure

11.5 km

The Outwood Trail follows a section of the former Manchester‑Bury–Rossendale railway, crossing the impressive Grade II-listed Outwood Viaduct. It offers a scenic trail through ancient woodland, heathland and grassland. It's mostly tarmac so suitable for most bikes.

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19.3 km

Clifton Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Check point 2

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20.1 km

Drinkwater Park Gravel Trails

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Sustrans NCR 6 runs right through the centre Drinkwater Park, following the River Irwell. It is one of Manchester's largest green space areas. There is a good mixture of both …

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31.5 km

Nob End

Highlight • Natural

41.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

9.23 km

8.03 km

7.35 km

5.35 km

636 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

8.29 km

7.40 km

2.22 km

1.05 km

607 m

Elevation

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Meccano Bridge – Outwood Trail loop from Bromley Cross

Prestolee Locks and the Meccano Bridge

Meccano Bridge

Old Industrial Machine on the Bury–Bolton Canal

View of Dingle Reservoir

Outwood Trail

Clifton Viaduct

Drinkwater Park Gravel Trails

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