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North West England

Greater Manchester

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Scotman's Flash loop from Ince

North West England

Greater Manchester

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Scotman's Flash loop from Ince

Easy

4.0

(2)

11

riders

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Scotman's Flash loop from Ince

01:38

31.3km

80m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.0 km for 51 m

After 22.8 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1.76 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

2

2.23 km

Poolstock Canal Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Just off Poolstock Road if you cut in to the canal there is a good lock for you to take photos and the path is great to cycle on that goes near the flash

Tip by

3

7.38 km

View of the Wigan Flashes

Highlight • Lake

Wigan to leigh branch canal hard pavement nice veiws of Wigan flashes

Tip by

4

15.5 km

Penstock Gate on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

Highlight • Cycleway

Watch the small dinghy sailing on the flash. Accessible from many directions.

Tip by

5

16.3 km

View of Pennington Flash

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views along the canal toady in the beautiful sunshine

Tip by

6

17.1 km

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

Ideal spot to stop for and ice cream. Toilets also available.

Tip by

7

18.8 km

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!

Tip by

8

20.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good cycling paths all year round.

Tip by

9

25.9 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

Tip by

B

31.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

10.7 km

3.19 km

2.60 km

2.03 km

360 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

10.2 km

5.75 km

3.21 km

1.69 km

169 m

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Weather

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Wednesday 21 October

11°C

5°C

63 %

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