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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Wigan Pier – Wigan Locks loop from Gathurst

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Wigan Pier – Wigan Locks loop from Gathurst

Moderate

6

riders

Wigan Pier – Wigan Locks loop from Gathurst

04:47

76.0km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.6 km for 50 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.58 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Near Crooke

Highlight • Trail

2

5.20 km

Wigan Pier

Highlight • River

Careful, busy roads around here, be safe, be seen.

Tip by

3

8.45 km

Wigan Locks

Highlight • River

14.1 km

Jolly Mill Wood

Forest

5

14.4 km

NCN Route 55: Red Rock to Adlington

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gentle climb up from Red Rock to Adlington with a steep, rocky descent at the Adlington side (or climb if you start here). Was quite boggy and muddy today …

Tip by

18.4 km

White Bear Marina

Lake

7

20.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

An excellent cycle path suitable for all bikes

Tip by

24.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

9

28.1 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

Tip by

10

30.7 km

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

Highlight • River

Good access to the picturesque canal towpath here at Withnell, but watch for punctures when the hedges have been cut back.

Tip by

35.3 km

Stanworth Woods

Forest

12

38.4 km

Feniscowles Towpath, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Trail

beautiful stretch of the Leeds Liverpool canal.

Tip by

B

76.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

25.5 km

21.8 km

1.46 km

631 m

511 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

19.4 km

9.96 km

9.93 km

8.89 km

171 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 1 September

21°C

13°C

99 %

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