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Fallowfield Loop – Bridgewater Canal loop from Sale

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Fallowfield Loop – Bridgewater Canal loop from Sale

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Fallowfield Loop – Bridgewater Canal loop from Sale

02:09

36.3km

110m

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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.6 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.05 km

Fallowfield Loop

Highlight • Cycleway

Great off road route

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11.1 km

Highfield Country Park Woodland Trails

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Wild and rugged: welcome to Highfield Country Park. The 70-acres of park land are mostly not manicured, allowing wild grasses and trees to hug the small paths through the woodland. …

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13.9 km

Gorton Lower Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Gorton Lower Reservoir was built in the early 1800s to provide water for the surrounding area. It was a supply reservoir until 1963 when it was decommissioned and became a …

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23.0 km

Ancoats Marina

Highlight • Structure

I love this corner of Manchester

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23.6 km

Store Street Aqueduct

Lake

28.3 km

Throstle Nest Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Cross the bridge over the canal

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29.0 km

View of Old Trafford from Bridgewater Canal Towpath

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View of Old Trafford

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31.0 km

Bridgewater Canal and Stretford Marina

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Built and first used in the 18th century, the Bridgwater Canal connects Manchester to Runcorn and Leigh.

With a peaceful towpath, it's the perfect companion for a bike ride with a mixture of nature and culture.

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34.8 km

Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Structure

The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh. It was originally built to transport coal from mines in Worsley to Manchester. Now it is forms part of the 40 mile …

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36.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

3.80 km

3.22 km

1.74 km

849 m

632 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

2.96 km

2.10 km

2.08 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

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Fallowfield Loop – Bridgewater Canal loop from Sale

Fallowfield Loop

Highfield Country Park Woodland Trails

Gorton Lower Reservoir

Ancoats Marina

Throstle Nest Bridge

View of Old Trafford from Bridgewater Canal Towpath

Bridgewater Canal and Stretford Marina

Bridgewater Canal

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