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Meccano Bridge – Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal loop from Moses Gate

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Meccano Bridge – Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal loop from Moses Gate

Hard

4.3

(9)

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Meccano Bridge – Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal loop from Moses Gate

01:40

23.5km

160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.90 km for 246 m

After 7.90 km for 92 m

After 10.3 km for 216 m

After 13.4 km for 92 m

After 14.2 km for 246 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.76 km

Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal

Lake

2.75 km

Nob End

Highlight • Natural

3.03 km

Prestolee Locks and the Meccano Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Here at Prestolee Locks are the remains of six locks, in two flights of three, and in between the two flights was a passing pound where the lock-keeper's cottage was. …

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3.11 km

Meccano Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal is looking good in small areas. It is a shame that it is so delipidated in places but still well worth a visit.
The …

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4.72 km

Old Industrial Machine on the Bury–Bolton Canal

Highlight • Structure

7.31 km

National Cycle Route 6 Along Elton Reservoir

Highlight • Cycleway

Mixed bag of surfaces

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8.95 km

Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a pretty section of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal. It's disused although still holds water and makes for a lovely companion as you cycle in the area.

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