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North West England

Greater Manchester

Meccano Bridge – Nob End loop from Farnworth

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Meccano Bridge – Nob End loop from Farnworth

Moderate

4.5

(2)

36

hikers

Meccano Bridge – Nob End loop from Farnworth

02:15

8.51km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

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434 m

Meccano Bridge

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The Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal is looking good in small areas. It is a shame that it is so delipidated in places but still well worth a visit.
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2

474 m

Colorful Metal Bridge at Clifton Aqueduct

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487 m

Grinduro Checkpoint 4

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Check point 4

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518 m

Prestolee Locks and the Meccano Bridge

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Here at Prestolee Locks are the remains of six locks, in two flights of three, and in between the two flights was a passing pound where the lock-keeper's cottage was. …

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1.23 km

Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal

Lake

6

2.42 km

Large Weir on the River Croal

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7

6.27 km

River at Moses Gate

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8

7.80 km

Moses Gate Walk

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9

7.83 km

Nob End

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B

8.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.64 km

1.12 km

739 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

2.42 km

1.59 km

909 m

497 m

442 m

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