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Scotman's Flash – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Newton-le-Willows

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Scotman's Flash – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Newton-le-Willows

Moderate

4.2

(5)

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Scotman's Flash – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Newton-le-Willows

02:33

41.4km

200m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.8 km for 51 m

After 33.2 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.74 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!

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9.50 km

The Dover Lock Inn

Highlight • Other

Here there's a small car park to allow access to the canal.

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13.9 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

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15.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Highlight • River

15.6 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

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22.1 km

Haigh Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

22.3 km

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Highlight • Forest

Haigh Hall is a historic country house in Haigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester. Built between 1827 and 1840 for James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, it replaced an ancient manor house …

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24.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

25.3 km

Wigan Flight Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Segment along the majority of the Wigan Flight, from Ince to New Springs. Watch for fishermen and dogs whilst riding.

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29.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

Lake

41.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

8.93 km

7.02 km

5.92 km

3.12 km

1.56 km

102 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

10.7 km

6.25 km

4.84 km

932 m

344 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

27°C

13°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Scotman's Flash – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Newton-le-Willows

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

The Dover Lock Inn

Scotman's Flash

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Poolstock Canal Lock

Haigh Hall

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Wigan Flight Canal Path

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