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North West England

Greater Manchester

Scotman's Flash – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Leigh Sports Village Stadium

Running trails & routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Scotman's Flash – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Leigh Sports Village Stadium

Moderate

35

runners

Scotman's Flash – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Leigh Sports Village Stadium

01:31

14.8km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 255 m for 13 m

After 14.6 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

270 m

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice developed spot along the canal. Let's hope it doesn't become too overdeveloped however!

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2

3.07 km

The Dover Lock Inn

Highlight • Other

Here there's a small car park to allow access to the canal.

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3

7.46 km

Scotman's Flash

Highlight • Lake

canal tow path on the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Wigan flashes on both sides brick paved all down the stretch always busy with walkers and cyclists

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4

9.32 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Near Scotsman's Flash

Highlight • Cycleway

5

13.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good cycling paths all year round.

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B

14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

334 m

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.95 km

6.11 km

649 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

6°C

47 %

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