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River Mersey – Sale Water Park loop from Irlam

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River Mersey – Sale Water Park loop from Irlam

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5.0

(3)

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River Mersey – Sale Water Park loop from Irlam

01:46

26.9km

50m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.1 km for 227 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.68 km

River Mersey

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The River Mersey begins in Stockport, with the confluence of the Goyt and Tame. It flows steadily west, flowing into the sea at Liverpool. It's a major watercourse in the …

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8.86 km

Riverbank Coffee Café

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Great place for a break. Fresh coffee, cakes and savoury snacks with outdoor seating.

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10.0 km

NCN 6 Motorway Bridge with Spiral Ramp

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Cycling and pedestrian bridge over the motorway, with a great spiral ramp on the north side. Part of NCN 6.
As part of a longer traffic free route from the Bridgewater canal through towards the lymm railway

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11.6 km

Metrolink Path

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12.2 km

Sale Water Park North

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Great wildlife

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13.8 km

Sale Water Park

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The Sale Water Park is a great place for a stop The 1970's former gravel pit, has been transformed in to one of the regions top watersport centers. The is an on site restaurant theboathousesale.co.uk serving snack and drinks.

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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

6.27 km

5.88 km

2.58 km

1.52 km

Surfaces

9.31 km

8.47 km

4.44 km

4.37 km

311 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

30°C

14°C

26 %

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River Mersey – Sale Water Park loop from Irlam

Dainewell Woods

Woodland Path

River Mersey

Riverbank Coffee Café

NCN 6 Motorway Bridge with Spiral Ramp

Metrolink Path

Sale Water Park North

Sale Water Park

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