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View of Pennington Flash – Scotman's Flash loop from Wigan Wallgate

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View of Pennington Flash – Scotman's Flash loop from Wigan Wallgate

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View of Pennington Flash – Scotman's Flash loop from Wigan Wallgate

01:35

24.6km

70m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.66 km for 51 m

After 19.1 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.39 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

Lake

7.04 km

The Dover Lock Inn

Highlight • Other

Here there's a small car park to allow access to the canal.

Tip by

10.2 km

Penstock Gate on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

Highlight • Cycleway

Watch the small dinghy sailing on the flash. Accessible from many directions.

Tip by

10.6 km

View of Pennington Flash

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views along the canal toady in the beautiful sunshine

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13.3 km

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

Ideal spot to stop for and ice cream. Toilets also available.

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13.5 km

Picnic and Playground Area at Pennington Flash Country Park

Highlight • Lake

The rest and playground has a beautiful view of the lake

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Tip by

15.1 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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22.1 km

Scotman's Flash

Highlight • Lake

canal tow path on the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Wigan flashes on both sides brick paved all down the stretch always busy with walkers and cyclists

Tip by

23.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Highlight • River

24.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

9.68 km

1.18 km

898 m

559 m

509 m

243 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

9.29 km

2.20 km

1.77 km

368 m

291 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

25°C

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View of Pennington Flash – Scotman's Flash loop from Wigan Wallgate

The Dover Lock Inn

Penstock Gate on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

View of Pennington Flash

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

Picnic and Playground Area at Pennington Flash Country Park

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

Scotman's Flash

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

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