Ashton Canal is kept nice and tidy. There are a few pot holes that need avoiding but the scenery is quite pleasant. Most of the architecture is restored Victorian.

Martin Lewis

May 21, 2019

Cycling

Lovely spot

RamoRuon

April 2, 2022

Cycling

Pros - nice scenery, traffic-free, generally quiet

Cons - regular dismounting, can get very narrow in places (ride confidence required), quite a bumpy ride (would not recommend road bikes or MTB's without suspension) - could do with releasing a few PSI of air if you have a pump to re-inflate once you leave - look out for glass/debris at exit points (and a fair bit of bird poop along the way!)

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