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The Bridgewater Way – Bridgewater Canal in Worsley loop from Swinton (Manchester)

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The Bridgewater Way – Bridgewater Canal in Worsley loop from Swinton (Manchester)

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The Bridgewater Way – Bridgewater Canal in Worsley loop from Swinton (Manchester)

02:21

36.6km

120m

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: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.20 km

Bittern Pits Wood

Forest

7.90 km

Hollin Wood

Forest

10.9 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

15.9 km

Junction of the Bridgwater Canal and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Fabulous canal tow path. Lovely to see it being used by families. Lots of walkers, cyclists and people enjoying the canal

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17.7 km

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

Ideal spot to stop for and ice cream. Toilets also available.

Tip by

23.2 km

Bridgewater Canal

Lake

27.2 km

The Moorings Pub & Bike Repair Stand

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Tip by

29.7 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

30.0 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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36.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

11.0 km

2.96 km

2.21 km

819 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

9.26 km

6.30 km

722 m

683 m

264 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

21°C

16°C

68 %

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The Bridgewater Way – Bridgewater Canal in Worsley loop from Swinton (Manchester)

The Bridgewater Way

Junction of the Bridgwater Canal and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

The Moorings Pub & Bike Repair Stand

Bridgewater Canal at Worsley Green

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley

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