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North West England

Greater Manchester

Irlam Locks – Roe Green Loopline loop from Moorside

Road cycling routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Irlam Locks – Roe Green Loopline loop from Moorside

Easy

3.7

(3)

111

riders

Irlam Locks – Roe Green Loopline loop from Moorside

01:39

39.6km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 27.7 km for 48 m

After 27.8 km for 48 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.48 km

Bridgewater Canal at Worsley Green

Highlight • River

Stunning architecture on the side of the canal. Good spot for to eat a picnic lunch!

Tip by

2

3.54 km

Worsley Delph Historic Canal Entrance

Highlight • Bridge

Historical landmark on the Bridgewater Canal

Tip by

25.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

27.1 km

Irlam Railway Viaduct Over Manchester Ship Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

A bit of Victorian engineering splendour (1893) carrying the Manchester-Liverpool line.

Tip by

5

27.8 km

Irlam Locks

Highlight • River

A great view of part of our canal building history. It is amazing to image how many books shipped there goods, all them years ago.

Tip by

6

35.8 km

Roe Green Loopline

Highlight • Trail

Excellent, off road but paved surface - good for bikes, but could be a little smoother in places. Worth it for being clear of traffic for a good few KM.

Tip by

7

35.9 km

Monton Village Green and the Unitarian Church

Highlight • Historical Site

B

39.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

11.4 km

10.9 km

1.56 km

241 m

170 m

106 m

Surfaces

36.1 km

3.33 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 23 October

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6°C

98 %

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