River Mersey – Bridgewater Canal loop from Trafford Park

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River Mersey – Bridgewater Canal loop from Trafford Park

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River Mersey – Bridgewater Canal loop from Trafford Park

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31.5km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3 m for 21 m

After 31.5 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

541 m

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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4.97 km

Riverbank Coffee Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for a break. Fresh coffee, cakes and savoury snacks with outdoor seating.

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5.69 km

River Mersey

Highlight • River

The River Mersey begins in Stockport, with the confluence of the Goyt and Tame. It flows steadily west, flowing into the sea at Liverpool. It's a major watercourse in the …

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7.21 km

Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

12.5 km

Trans Pennine Trail: Bridgewater Canal Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice trail, which is a mixture of paths, gravel and mud. Plenty of walkers, cyclists and horses, so care needs to be taken for your own safety, as well as …

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22.0 km

Bridgewater Canal – Trans Pennine Trail Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Another gem of a trail path , that isn't hard to get to & is well signposted.

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25.8 km

Walton Perk Café Narrowboat

Highlight • Cafe

great coffee and excellent bacon rolls

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27.2 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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31.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

12.4 km

3.16 km

1.86 km

1.52 km

Surfaces

14.2 km

12.9 km

2.12 km

2.01 km

184 m

170 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 12 November

7°C

-1°C

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Comments

April 1, 2025,River Mersey – Bridgewater Canal to Chorlton

Quite a flatish route but you could encounter some muddy parts. Along the Canal there are some cobblestones under the bridges and some places are gravely. A good level of fitness is required.