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Bridgewater Canal – Walton Perk Café Narrowboat loop from Navigation Road

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Bridgewater Canal – Walton Perk Café Narrowboat loop from Navigation Road

Easy

4.8

(6)

60

riders

Bridgewater Canal – Walton Perk Café Narrowboat loop from Navigation Road

01:22

22.3km

40m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.26 km for 57 m

After 13.5 km for 57 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.95 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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2

10.7 km

MediaCityUK Footbridge

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3

13.6 km

4

17.7 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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5

19.1 km

great coffee and excellent bacon rolls

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6

21.2 km

Super Coffee 👍🏼

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B

22.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

2.53 km

2.42 km

937 m

620 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

2.56 km

1.55 km

1.10 km

370 m

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

11°C

97 %

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