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Poolstock Canal Lock – Wigan Pier loop from Pemberton

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Poolstock Canal Lock – Wigan Pier loop from Pemberton

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Poolstock Canal Lock – Wigan Pier loop from Pemberton

01:19

20.3km

160m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.17 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Highlight • River

3.94 km

Wigan Flight Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Segment along the majority of the Wigan Flight, from Ince to New Springs. Watch for fishermen and dogs whilst riding.

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9.93 km

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Highlight • Forest

Haigh Hall is a historic country house in Haigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester. Built between 1827 and 1840 for James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, it replaced an ancient manor house and was a Lindsay family home until 1947, when it was sold to Wigan Corporation. The hall is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building and is owned by Wigan Council. It has a great cycling path around the hall and around the grounds.

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10.1 km

Haigh Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

12.2 km

Whelley Loop Extension

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

New section of path now complete Feb 2025

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16.9 km

Poolstock Canal Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Just off Poolstock Road if you cut in to the canal there is a good lock for you to take photos and the path is great to cycle on that goes near the flash

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17.4 km

Trencherfield Mill

Highlight • Monument

17.5 km

Wigan Pier

Highlight • Historical Site

Wigan Pier sits on the superlative Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Very close to the town of Wigan with cafes, shops, pubs and bars. Also has a museum. You can walk down to the Wigan Flashes with good accessible paths and lots of wildlife.

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20.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

3.45 km

3.33 km

3.25 km

1.34 km

840 m

184 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

4.88 km

2.81 km

1.03 km

498 m

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

16°C

6°C

63 %

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Poolstock Canal Lock – Wigan Pier loop from Pemberton

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Wigan Flight Canal Path

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Haigh Hall

Whelley Loop Extension

Poolstock Canal Lock

Trencherfield Mill

Wigan Pier

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