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Bridgewater Canal – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Ardwick

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Bridgewater Canal – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Ardwick

Moderate

4.6

(28)

188

riders

Bridgewater Canal – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Ardwick

03:41

60.7km

150m

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 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.6 km for 230 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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10.3 km

Bridgewater Canal

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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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15.4 km

Bridgewater Canal – Trans Pennine Trail Junction

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Another gem of a trail path , that isn't hard to get to & is well signposted.

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15.8 km

Trans Pennine Trail: Bridgewater Canal Section

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Nice trail, which is a mixture of paths, gravel and mud. Plenty of walkers, cyclists and horses, so care needs to be taken for your own safety, as well as …

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24.7 km

Trans Pennine Trail

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Lovely forested off-road packed trail under trees with some bridges overhead. Some bits with loose chunky gravel but nice and flat all along.

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29.5 km

Latchford Locks

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Short detour from The Trans Pennine trail

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6

46.1 km

Woodland Path

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7

48.2 km

River Mersey

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The River Mersey begins in Stockport, with the confluence of the Goyt and Tame. It flows steadily west, flowing into the sea at Liverpool. It's a major watercourse in the …

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8

49.0 km

Riverbank Coffee Café

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Great place for a break. Fresh coffee, cakes and savoury snacks with outdoor seating.

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60.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

20.7 km

5.85 km

3.44 km

2.06 km

1.76 km

Surfaces

29.2 km

20.1 km

7.57 km

2.87 km

661 m

391 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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