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Manchester to Pennington Flash loop via the Bridgewater Canal

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Manchester to Pennington Flash loop via the Bridgewater Canal

Moderate

4.6

(21)

136

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Manchester to Pennington Flash loop via the Bridgewater Canal

03:08

49.4km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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9.44 km

Monton Lighthouse on the Bridgewater Canal

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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

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Stunning architecture

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20.6 km

Tyldesley Loopline

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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

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Beautiful lake.

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30.7 km

Lingard's Bridge

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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

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Amazing route for gravel riding.

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49.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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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

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