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North West England

Greater Manchester

Bridgewater Canal – Bridgewater Canal loop from Navigation Road

Running trails & routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Bridgewater Canal – Bridgewater Canal loop from Navigation Road

Hard

4.0

(1)

287

runners

Bridgewater Canal – Bridgewater Canal loop from Navigation Road

01:39

15.8km

20m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.45 km

Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • River

There is actually a better place to join. Ride down the hill and turn right past the school. Over the brook and right. Takes you to the canal and you …

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2

3.88 km

Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Structure

3

4.10 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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4

6.15 km

Bridgewater Canal Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Cross under via Hawthorn rd or further south across Dane rd.

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5

6.19 km

Watch House

Highlight • Other

6

7.95 km

Bridgewater Canal and Stretford Marina

Highlight • River

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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7

13.1 km

Walton Perk Café Narrowboat

Highlight • Cafe

great coffee and excellent bacon rolls

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B

15.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.62 km

2.25 km

1.33 km

961 m

932 m

713 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

2.03 km

903 m

713 m

360 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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9°C

61 %

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