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Bollington Mill Bridge – Manchester Ship Canal loop from Flixton

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Bollington Mill Bridge – Manchester Ship Canal loop from Flixton

Moderate

4.9

(10)

15

riders

Bollington Mill Bridge – Manchester Ship Canal loop from Flixton

02:50

48.9km

190m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 46.2 km for 48 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.66 km

St. Mark's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely old church with a bench opposite to sit for a quick break or to just contemplate in the peaceful countryside.

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9.27 km

Brickkiln Nursery Wood

Forest

3

9.77 km

Bollington Mill Bridge

Highlight • Forest

Stand your bike up on it’s rear wheel and walk the bike across bridge.

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24.1 km

Pickmere Rough

Forest

5

30.7 km

Scenic Road

Highlight • Trail

6

35.7 km

Barn Owl Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely place to stop for lunch or just a drink on the banks of the canal overlooking the Cheshire Plains.

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7

39.3 km

Beautiful private bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal - picturesque for a ride over

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8

41.5 km

43.7 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

10

46.3 km

Manchester Ship Canal

Highlight • River

The Manchester Ship canal is a 36 mile (58 km) inland waterway. It links Manchester with the Irish Sea. Construction began in 1887 and once completed it enabled Manchester to …

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11

46.3 km

Irlam Locks

Highlight • River

A great view of part of our canal building history. It is amazing to image how many books shipped there goods, all them years ago.

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B

48.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

10.6 km

3.80 km

595 m

194 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

10.9 km

348 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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