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Manchester to Pennington Flash loop via the Bridgewater Canal

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Manchester to Pennington Flash loop via the Bridgewater Canal

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Manchester to Pennington Flash loop via the Bridgewater Canal

03:08

49.4km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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9.44 km

Monton Lighthouse on the Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Structure

The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester.

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11.4 km

Worsley Village and Delph

Highlight • Historical Site

Stunning architecture

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20.6 km

Tyldesley Loopline

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The Tyldesley Loopline is perfect for any type of bikes, prams and wheelchairs because it is all tarmac. Suitable for any age! perfect for walking, jogging and running. Also it is pet friendly. Highly recommended 😎 👍🏽

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24.9 km

Pennington Flash Lake

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Beautiful lake.

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30.7 km

Lingard's Bridge

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A good waypoint when navigating to or from the canal. It's nice to watch the boats pass underneath.

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31.8 km

The Bridgewater Way

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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!

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49.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

6.09 km

6.01 km

4.03 km

2.15 km

304 m

111 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

6.43 km

2.81 km

179 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Manchester to Pennington Flash loop via the Bridgewater Canal

Monton Lighthouse on the Bridgewater Canal

Worsley Village and Delph

Tyldesley Loopline

Pennington Flash Lake

Lingard's Bridge

The Bridgewater Way

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