Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

The Bridgewater Way – Scotman's Flash loop from Ince

The Bridgewater Way – Scotman's Flash loop from Ince

Moderate

4.7

(7)

riders

The Bridgewater Way – Scotman's Flash loop from Ince

03:10

62.1km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.23 km for 51 m

After 55.8 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

10.7 km

Penstock Gate on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

Highlight • Cycleway

Watch the small dinghy sailing on the flash. Accessible from many directions.

Tip by

17.8 km

Bridgewater Canal

Lake

19.4 km

The Bridgewater Way

Highlight • Trail

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!

Tip by

22.5 km

Hollin Wood

Forest

24.3 km

Bridgewater Canal at Worsley Green

Highlight • River

Stunning architecture on the side of the canal. Good spot for to eat a picnic lunch!

Tip by

24.3 km

Worsley Village and Delph

Highlight • Historical Site

Stunning architecture

Tip by

24.5 km

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley

Highlight • Structure

The Bridgewater Way is a scenic path that runs through Worsley in Greater Manchester, following the historic Bridgewater Canal. The path features beautiful views of the canal, surrounding woodlands and gardens.

Tip by

38.0 km

Roe Green Loopline

Highlight • Trail

The Roe Green 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 😎 👍🏽

Tip by

40.5 km

New Manchester Woods (Ellenbrook Brickworks)

Forest

52.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good cycling paths all year round.

Tip by

58.9 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

Tip by

60.6 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

62.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

23.0 km

4.44 km

2.95 km

2.91 km

935 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

16.0 km

9.74 km

7.78 km

809 m

401 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

63 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Moderate

5.0

Entwistle Reservoir – View of Belmont Reservoir loop from Tockholes

01:59h

24.7km

370m

Easy

4.9

The Bridgewater Way – Roe Green Loopline loop from Leigh

01:43h

31.0km

110m

Moderate

4.9

Spike Island Park – View of Silver Jubilee Bridge loop from Flixton

03:45h

76.1km

220m

Moderate

4.3

River Mersey – Sale Water Park loop from Hale

02:14h

37.6km

110m

Moderate

5.0

Rivington Pike – Liverpool Castle Replica Ruins loop from Chorley

02:15h

32.9km

440m

Easy

4.3

Walton Perk Café Narrowboat – Bridgewater Canal loop from Trafford

01:09h

24.3km

50m

Moderate

4.0

Reddish Vale Viaduct – Reddish Vale Downhill Section loop from Levenshulme

01:58h

32.7km

190m

Moderate

5.0

Chorlton Water Park Lake – Wythenshawe Hall loop from Trafford Park

02:01h

32.4km

70m

Easy

4.8

Sale Water Park North – Sale Water Park loop from Old Trafford

01:26h

20.8km

60m

Easy

5.0

Lingard's Bridge – The Bridgewater Way loop from Leigh

01:20h

25.1km

50m

Moderate

4.7

The Bridgewater Way – Scotman's Flash loop from Ince

03:10h

62.1km

180m

Hard

Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Rochdale Canal loop from Manchester Piccadilly

03:38h

60.3km

600m

The Bridgewater Way – Scotman's Flash loop from Ince

Penstock Gate on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

The Bridgewater Way

Bridgewater Canal at Worsley Green

Worsley Village and Delph

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley

Roe Green Loopline

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Scotman's Flash

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️