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Trans Pennine Trail – River Mersey loop from Birchwood

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Trans Pennine Trail – River Mersey loop from Birchwood

Moderate

4.7

(11)

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Trans Pennine Trail – River Mersey loop from Birchwood

03:01

48.8km

130m

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: April 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.90 km

Paddington Bank Pathway

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Paddington Bank is a great spot to sit or stroll on the River Mersey. It's well paved and connects to other trails to lengthen your route.

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8.28 km

Trans Pennine Trail

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Lovely forested off-road packed trail under trees with some bridges overhead. Some bits with loose chunky gravel but nice and flat all along.

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12.1 km

Lymm Memorial Forest

Forest

14.6 km

Trans Pennine Trail: Bridgewater Canal Section

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Nice trail, which is a mixture of paths, gravel and mud. Plenty of walkers, cyclists and horses, so care needs to be taken for your own safety, as well as …

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23.4 km

Dainewell Woods

Highlight • Forest

23.8 km

Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

25.9 km

River Mersey

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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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26.6 km

Riverbank Coffee Café

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

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35.0 km

Manchester Ship Canal

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The Manchester Ship canal is a 36 mile (58 km) inland waterway. It links Manchester with the Irish Sea. Construction began in 1887 and once completed it enabled Manchester to …

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37.6 km

Viewpoint

48.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

12.3 km

12.2 km

2.99 km

2.54 km

1.87 km

228 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

12.9 km

4.54 km

3.86 km

135 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

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Trans Pennine Trail – River Mersey loop from Birchwood

Paddington Bank Pathway

Trans Pennine Trail

Trans Pennine Trail: Bridgewater Canal Section

Dainewell Woods

Woodland Path

River Mersey

Riverbank Coffee Café

Manchester Ship Canal

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