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Greater Manchester

Meccano Bridge – Grinduro Checkpoint 4 loop from Farnworth

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Meccano Bridge – Grinduro Checkpoint 4 loop from Farnworth

Moderate

4.5

(2)

35

hikers

Meccano Bridge – Grinduro Checkpoint 4 loop from Farnworth

02:15

8.51km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

434 m

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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2

474 m

Colorful Metal Bridge at Clifton Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

You have found it!

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3

487 m

Grinduro Checkpoint 4

Highlight • Rest Area

Check point 4

Tip by

4

518 m

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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1.23 km

Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal

Lake

6

2.42 km

Large Weir on the River Croal

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

6.27 km

River at Moses Gate

Highlight • River

8

7.80 km

Moses Gate Walk

Highlight • Trail

9

7.83 km

Nob End

Highlight • Natural

B

8.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.68 km

1.02 km

822 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

2.51 km

1.52 km

886 m

510 m

333 m

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