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Portland Basin – Wega Bridge loop from Tameside

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Portland Basin – Wega Bridge loop from Tameside

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Portland Basin – Wega Bridge loop from Tameside

03:12

12.3km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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261 m

Portland Basin Museum

Highlight • Structure

A junction of canals. A museum and café.

Tip by

387 m

Junction Mills Chimney

Highlight • Monument

The Junction Mills were cotton spinning and weaving mills to the west of the Portland Basin in Ashton in England. They were built between 1831 and 1890 for the Samuel …

Tip by

476 m

Portland Basin

Highlight • Settlement

Like many of Manchester's former industrial sites, Portland Basin has been turned into a nice residential area, complete with good cafe options. Well worth a stop off.

Tip by

975 m

Wega Bridge

Highlight • River

Be careful you don't get your tyre down the gap when going over the bridge.

Tip by

1.03 km

Mary Moffat Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Mary Moffat (1795-1871) Born at Plantation Farm, Dukinfield African Missionary and an inspiration to her son-in-law, David Livingstone

Tip by

4.68 km

Canal With Moored Boats

Highlight • River

5.21 km

Peak Forest Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a relaxing walk along the Peak Forest Canal towpath on the outskirts of Manchester. Expect the usual canal charm with houseboats, ducks, and peaceful views.

Tip by

6.01 km

Weir on the River Tame

Highlight • River

It's somewhere to rest up out of the way.

Tip by

12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.84 km

2.05 km

1.19 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.89 km

1.85 km

1.72 km

1.57 km

148 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

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Portland Basin – Wega Bridge loop from Tameside

Portland Basin Museum

Junction Mills Chimney

Portland Basin

Wega Bridge

Mary Moffat Plaque

Canal With Moored Boats

Peak Forest Canal Towpath

Weir on the River Tame

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