The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester.

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11.4 km

Worsley Village and Delph

Stunning architecture

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20.6 km

Tyldesley Loopline

The Tyldesley Loopline is perfect for any type of bikes, prams and wheelchairs because it is all tarmac. Suitable for any age! perfect for walking, jogging and running. Also it is pet friendly. Highly recommended 😎 👍🏽

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24.9 km

Pennington Flash Lake

Beautiful lake.

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30.7 km

Lingard's Bridge

A good waypoint when navigating to or from the canal. It's nice to watch the boats pass underneath.

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31.8 km

Bridgewater Canal

Amazing route for gravel riding.

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49.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

6.19 km

6.04 km

3.88 km

2.12 km

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

19.6 km

6.27 km

3.00 km

178 m

Elevation

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Manchester to Pennington Flash loop via the Bridgewater Canal

Monton Lighthouse on the Bridgewater Canal

Worsley Village and Delph

Tyldesley Loopline

Pennington Flash Lake

Lingard's Bridge

Bridgewater Canal

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