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The Bridgewater Way – Bridgewater Canal in Worsley loop from Moorside

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The Bridgewater Way – Bridgewater Canal in Worsley loop from Moorside

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The Bridgewater Way – Bridgewater Canal in Worsley loop from Moorside

02:32

42.4km

130m

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: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.22 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.55 km

Monton Village Green and the Unitarian Church

Highlight • Historical Site

6.03 km

Barton Swing Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Amazing feat of engineering

Tip by

10.2 km

Stretford Marina

Lake

22.4 km

Irlam Locks

Lake

28.1 km

Risley, Holcroft and Chat Moss National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

31.3 km

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!

Tip by

31.7 km

Lancashire Mining Museum, Astley

Highlight • Historical Site

34.5 km

The Moorings Pub & Bike Repair Stand

Highlight • Cycleway

Bike maintenance stand on the pub side if you need a quick fix

Tip by

37.0 km

Bridgewater Canal at Worsley Green

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

37.3 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.

Tip by

39.0 km

Roe Green Loopline and Broadoak Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Roe Green Loopline is a former 19th-century railway branch line in Salford, Greater Manchester, opened in 1870 by the London and North Western Railway to connect Eccles and Tyldesley …

Tip by

42.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

12.1 km

9.85 km

3.37 km

2.85 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

13.4 km

7.95 km

1.02 km

901 m

239 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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The Bridgewater Way – Bridgewater Canal in Worsley loop from Moorside

Monton Village Green and the Unitarian Church

Barton Swing Aqueduct