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North West England

Greater Manchester

Wigan Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wigan Wallgate

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Wigan Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wigan Wallgate

Easy

5.0

(1)

27

riders

Wigan Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wigan Wallgate

01:06

16.1km

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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 103 m for 14 m

After 16.0 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

858 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Highlight • River

2

1.12 km

Trencherfield Mill

Highlight • Monument

3

1.18 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 …

Tip by

4

1.36 km

Wigan Pier

Highlight • River

Careful, busy roads around here, be safe, be seen.

Tip by

5

4.71 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Structure

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, crossing the Pennines, and including 91 locks on the main line.

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6

6.60 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

A lovely scenic, tranquil, relaxing walk. Nice clean, clear wide pathways for walking or cycling. Great for taking pictures, videos, observing nature & wildlife. Great fun.

Tip by

8.17 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

8

13.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Must be on a mountain bike or hybrid as the terrain is quite varied.

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B

16.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.01 km

4.85 km

1.31 km

587 m

203 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.54 km

4.67 km

2.97 km

649 m

116 m

108 m

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Saturday 30 May

19°C

12°C

39 %

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