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Thirteen Arches Viaduct – Meccano Bridge loop from Manchester Victoria

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Thirteen Arches Viaduct – Meccano Bridge loop from Manchester Victoria

Moderate

4.5

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Thirteen Arches Viaduct – Meccano Bridge loop from Manchester Victoria

02:04

31.8km

170m

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: May 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 147 m for 81 m

After 31.6 km for 81 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.05 km

View of the River Irwell

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.92 km

Clifton Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Check point 2

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9.17 km

Thirteen Arches Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

10.2 km

Fat Hurst Wood

Forest

15.5 km

View of Dingle Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

15.6 km

Old Industrial Machine on the Bury–Bolton Canal

Highlight • Structure

17.2 km

Meccano Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal is looking good in small areas. It is a shame that it is so delipidated in places but still well worth a visit.
The …

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17.3 km

Prestolee Locks and the Meccano Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Here at Prestolee Locks are the remains of six locks, in two flights of three, and in between the two flights was a passing pound where the lock-keeper's cottage was. …

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19.5 km

The Horseshoe Pub, Ringley

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely beer garden, lovely food, however they are currently closed on Mondays

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21.1 km

Giant's Seat Wood

Forest

31.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

9.92 km

5.06 km

4.23 km

956 m

763 m

190 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

7.37 km

6.56 km

3.15 km

2.23 km

339 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

69 %

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Thirteen Arches Viaduct – Meccano Bridge loop from Manchester Victoria

View of the River Irwell

Clifton Viaduct

Thirteen Arches Viaduct

View of Dingle Reservoir

Old Industrial Machine on the Bury–Bolton Canal

Meccano Bridge

Prestolee Locks and the Meccano Bridge

The Horseshoe Pub, Ringley

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