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North West England

Greater Manchester

River Mersey – Bridgewater Canal loop from Hale

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

River Mersey – Bridgewater Canal loop from Hale

Easy

4.5

(21)

139

riders

River Mersey – Bridgewater Canal loop from Hale

01:59

29.4km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.8 km for 227 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.41 km

Dainewell Woods

Highlight • Forest

2

7.77 km

Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

3

9.87 km

River Mersey

Highlight • River

The River Mersey begins in Stockport, with the confluence of the Goyt and Tame. It flows steadily west, flowing into the sea at Liverpool. It's a major watercourse in the …

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4

10.6 km

Riverbank Coffee Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for a break. Fresh coffee, cakes and savoury snacks with outdoor seating.

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14.6 km

Stretford Weir

Lake

6

21.2 km

Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Structure

The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh. It was originally built to transport coal from mines in Worsley to Manchester. Now it is forms part of the 40 mile …

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7

22.6 km

Walton Perk Café Narrowboat

Highlight • Cafe

great coffee and excellent bacon rolls

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8

24.7 km

Kickback Coffee Roasting Co.

Highlight • Cafe

Super Coffee 👍🏼

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9

26.4 km

Bridgewater Canal – Trans Pennine Trail Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Another gem of a trail path , that isn't hard to get to & is well signposted.

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B

29.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

6.89 km

5.32 km

4.13 km

4.02 km

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

5.90 km

5.90 km

3.91 km

192 m

< 100 m

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