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United Kingdom
England
North West England

The Bridgewater Way – Bridgewater Canal in Worsley loop from Earlestown

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England

The Bridgewater Way – Bridgewater Canal in Worsley loop from Earlestown

Moderate

4.7

(11)

13

riders

The Bridgewater Way – Bridgewater Canal in Worsley loop from Earlestown

04:14

72.4km

190m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.6 km for 394 m

After 33.5 km for 65 m

After 63.2 km for 59 m

After 72.2 km for 301 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

13.6 km

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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2

16.0 km

Junction of the Bridgwater Canal and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Fabulous canal tow path. Lovely to see it being used by families. Lots of walkers, cyclists and people enjoying the canal

Tip by

17.8 km

Bridgewater Canal

Lake

4

21.6 km

The Bridgewater Way

Highlight • Trail

The Bridgewater Way is a regeneration project which created a 39 mile route along the Bridgewater Canal for walkers and cyclists alike. As a canal the going is flat and easy, perfect for warming those legs up!

Tip by

5

23.9 km

The Moorings Pub & Bike Repair Stand

Highlight • Cycleway

Bike maintenance stand on the pub side if you need a quick fix

Tip by

24.6 km

Hollin Wood

Forest

25.3 km

Bittern Pits Wood

Forest

8

26.4 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

9

26.7 km

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley

Highlight • Structure

The Bridgewater Way is a scenic path that runs through Worsley in Greater Manchester, following the historic Bridgewater Canal. The path features beautiful views of the canal, surrounding woodlands and gardens.

Tip by

34.5 km

Stretford Marina

Lake

11

61.9 km

Life for a Life Memorial Forest, Mersey Meadow

Highlight • Natural Monument

This site is situated at the beginning of the famous 'Pennine Trail' and was officially opened on 6th February 2004 by His Grace, The Duke of Westminster. This extensive site …

Tip by

67.4 km

Winwick Quay Dry Dock

Archaeological Site

13

70.2 km

Sankey Canal and Pugh Arch Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Nice easy cycle path

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B

72.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

23.1 km

7.69 km

3.90 km

3.32 km

1.53 km

324 m

Surfaces

34.3 km

21.5 km

12.0 km

2.49 km

1.33 km

817 m

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Weather

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Sunday 30 August

18°C

12°C

73 %

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Comments

April 20, 2025,trans pennine trail to Leeds & Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)😎
This was a nice easy paced ride to get my riding pal back into to the saddle and get some miles back into his legs and myself was great very busy being easter Sunday and great weather albeit cold to start off the first couple of hours
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