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Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Leigh

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Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Leigh

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5.0

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Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Leigh

02:36

24.5km

80m

Running

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.40 km

Lilford Woods

Forest

10.6 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Not really passable after a few day of pouring down.

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12.3 km

Monton Lighthouse on the Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Structure

The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester.

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14.0 km

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley

Highlight • Structure

The Bridgewater Way is a scenic path that runs through Worsley in Greater Manchester, following the historic Bridgewater Canal. The path features beautiful views of the canal, surrounding woodlands and gardens.

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14.2 km

Worsley Village and Delph

Highlight • Historical Site

Stunning architecture

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14.2 km

Bridgewater Canal at Worsley Green

Highlight • River

Stunning architecture on the side of the canal. Good spot for to eat a picnic lunch!

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14.4 km

Worsley Delph Historic Canal Entrance

Highlight • Bridge

Historical landmark on the Bridgewater Canal

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16.2 km

Hollin Wood

Forest

19.3 km

The Bridgewater Way

Highlight • Trail

The Bridgewater Way is a regeneration project which created a 39 mile route along the Bridgewater Canal for walkers and cyclists alike. As a canal the going is flat and easy, perfect for warming those legs up!

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21.0 km

Bridgewater Canal

Lake

21.3 km

Bridgewater Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

great surface and lovely and wide for smashing along.

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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

3.82 km

1.58 km

897 m

564 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.87 km

8.52 km

4.40 km

827 m

478 m

381 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Leigh

Forest Trail

Monton Lighthouse on the Bridgewater Canal

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley

Worsley Village and Delph

Bridgewater Canal at Worsley Green

Worsley Delph Historic Canal Entrance

The Bridgewater Way

Bridgewater Canal Path

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