Built and first used in the 18th century, the Bridgwater Canal connects Manchester to Runcorn and Leigh.

With a peaceful towpath, it's the perfect companion for a bike ride with a mixture of nature and culture.

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22.0 km

Heaton Park

Great views over Manchester. From one of the city's highest points

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32.1 km

Rochdale Canal

Excellent gravel riding

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53.0 km

Highfield Country Park Woodland Trails

Wild and rugged: welcome to Highfield Country Park. The 70-acres of park land are mostly not manicured, allowing wild grasses and trees to hug the small paths through the woodland. …

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61.4 km

Chorlton Water Park Lake

Chorlton Water Park is an ideal place to spend a few hours walking and enjoying a calm respite in nature. The water park is a Local Nature Reserve with a …

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64.5 km

Sale Water Park

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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73.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.5 km

9.03 km

7.77 km

7.51 km

2.96 km

2.66 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

25.5 km

5.39 km

2.32 km

892 m

281 m

Elevation

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

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Manchester loop

Bridgewater Canal and Stretford Marina

Heaton Park

Rochdale Canal

Highfield Country Park Woodland Trails

Chorlton Water Park Lake

Sale Water Park

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