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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

The Bridgewater Way – View of Pennington Flash loop from Tyldesley

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

The Bridgewater Way – View of Pennington Flash loop from Tyldesley

Easy

5.0

(2)

13

riders

The Bridgewater Way – View of Pennington Flash loop from Tyldesley

01:22

22.8km

60m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.8 km for 31 m

After 20.1 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.34 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

2

9.25 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

3

11.7 km

Picnic and Playground Area at Pennington Flash Country Park

Highlight • Lake

The rest and playground has a beautiful view of the lake

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Tip by

4

11.8 km

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

5

13.4 km

View of Pennington Flash

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views along the canal toady in the beautiful sunshine

Tip by

18.6 km

Bridgewater Canal

Lake

7

20.5 km

Lancashire Mining Museum, Astley

Highlight • Historical Site

B

22.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

4.89 km

2.66 km

2.02 km

628 m

101 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

6.22 km

1.54 km

1.32 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 July

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