Forest Trail – Roe Green Loopline loop from Eccles

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Forest Trail – Roe Green Loopline loop from Eccles

Easy

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Forest Trail – Roe Green Loopline loop from Eccles

01:18

5.02km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Route 22: Trafford Centre to Bolton Bus Station

Highlight • Trail

route 22 Trafford to Bolton bus station

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1.11 km

Monton Village Green and the Unitarian Church

Highlight • Historical Site

1.14 km

Monton Lighthouse on the Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Structure

The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester.

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1.21 km

Common Ground Coffee Truck

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little brew stop just off the Roe Green loopline

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1.88 km

Start of the Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Make sure if you want to head Leigh on the canal that you go on the left side of the tow path, I’d didn’t and had to re route.

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3.17 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Not really passable after a few day of pouring down.

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3.60 km

Roe Green Loopline and Broadoak Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

If you carry on a short distance beyond Newearth Road, you can turn right onto the Ellenbrook Loopline that runs parallel with Newearth Road and joins up with the Walkden …

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4.78 km

Roe Green Loopline

Highlight • Trail

Excellent, off road but paved surface - good for bikes, but could be a little smoother in places. Worth it for being clear of traffic for a good few KM.

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