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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – The Bridgewater Way loop from Navigation Road

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – The Bridgewater Way loop from Navigation Road

Moderate

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Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – The Bridgewater Way loop from Navigation Road

02:46

46.7km

90m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.88 km for 65 m

After 37.8 km for 161 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.46 km

Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • River

There is actually a better place to join. Ride down the hill and turn right past the school. Over the brook and right. Takes you to the canal and you …

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2

12.1 km

Barton Swing Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Amazing feat of engineering

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3

15.9 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.

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4

16.1 km

Bridgewater Canal at Worsley Green

Highlight • River

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

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17.9 km

Hollin Wood

Forest

6

18.6 km

The Moorings Pub & Bike Repair Stand

Highlight • Cycleway

Bike maintenance stand on the pub side if you need a quick fix

Tip by

20.5 km

Astley Wides

Lake

8

21.4 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!

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9

21.8 km

Lancashire Mining Museum, Astley

Highlight • Historical Site

25.0 km

Risley, Holcroft and Chat Moss National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

11

30.9 km

Irlam Locks

Highlight • River

A great view of part of our canal building history. It is amazing to image how many books shipped there goods, all them years ago.

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B

46.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

13.7 km

8.74 km

5.56 km

4.49 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

12.1 km

9.31 km

2.66 km

1.11 km

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Friday 15 May

12°C

6°C

91 %

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