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North West England

Bridgewater Canal – Pickering Pastures loop from Halewood

Road cycling routes

North West England

Bridgewater Canal – Pickering Pastures loop from Halewood

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Bridgewater Canal – Pickering Pastures loop from Halewood

01:37

33.7km

120m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.7 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.79 km

Runcorn Silver Jubilee Bridge

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Access to the bridge from Widnes only via Westbank path (close to Trans Pennine)

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12.7 km

Bridgewater Canal

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The Bridgewater Canal is 39 miles (65 km) long, going between Runcorn and Leigh. It was built over 250 years ago and was an important transport link for years. The …

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15.7 km

View of Ditton Brook and Mersey from Widnes Footbridge

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Ditton Marsh steps have around five or six flights that you have to push your bike up. It can be a little challenging if your bike is quite heavy with …

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4

16.7 km

Pickering Pastures

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Picking Pastures is a wonderful place for a bike ride. You get great views of the Jubilee Bridge and the River Mersey.

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5

24.9 km

Loopline Greenway

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The old railway was changed to a greenway for all to use

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6

25.7 km

Gateacre Village

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7

27.4 km

Bridge on the Liverpool Loop Line

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The Bridge on the Loopline you can get off here which takes you near Belle Vale and its shopping centre

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8

28.3 km

Liverpool Loop Line

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Please take extra care in riding on the Loopline in the winter months. It can get extremely icey.

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33.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

10.1 km

911 m

766 m

753 m

188 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

13.4 km

634 m

510 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

17°C

10°C

78 %

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