Meccano Bridge – Grinduro Checkpoint 4 loop from Manchester Victoria

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Meccano Bridge – Grinduro Checkpoint 4 loop from Manchester Victoria

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Meccano Bridge – Grinduro Checkpoint 4 loop from Manchester Victoria

02:03

31.6km

170m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 147 m for 81 m

After 31.4 km for 81 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.06 km

View of the River Irwell

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.93 km

Clifton Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Check point 2

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9.18 km

Thirteen Arches Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

10.2 km

Fat Hurst Wood

Forest

15.5 km

View of Dingle Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

15.6 km

Old Industrial Machine on the Bury–Bolton Canal

Highlight • Structure

17.2 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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17.2 km

Grinduro Checkpoint 4

Highlight • Rest Area

Check point 4

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17.3 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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20.9 km

Giant's Seat Wood

Forest

31.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

10.1 km

5.18 km

4.26 km

895 m

704 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

7.52 km

5.92 km

3.03 km

2.26 km

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 13 November

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-4°C

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Comments

September 26, 2024,Salford Art Gallery to Meccano Bridge along route 6

Starting from Peel Park, Salford, follow route 6 to the Meccano Bridge. The route goes through Ringley which has a pub, also Radcliffe which has various stopping options.