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North West England

Greater Manchester

The Bridgewater Way – Lingard's Bridge loop from Walkden

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

The Bridgewater Way – Lingard's Bridge loop from Walkden

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4.8

(12)

96

riders

The Bridgewater Way – Lingard's Bridge loop from Walkden

01:46

27.5km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21 m for 28 m

After 27.4 km for 28 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.59 km

Anderton Marina Bridge on the Trent and Mersey Canal

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Welcome to The Moorings Restaurant and Bar website. The Moorings Restaurant is based in the Cheshire countryside overlooking Anderton Marina and the Trent and Mersey Canal (bridge 198). It is …

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2

6.03 km

The Bridgewater Way

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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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3

8.01 km

Bridgewater Canal Path

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great surface and lovely and wide for smashing along.

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4

10.4 km

Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch)

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Great well laid path. A few areas have a bumpy surface due to tree roots, and some parts quite narrow. Walkers/cyclists/joggers respect each other in the main.

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12.9 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

13.2 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.

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7

13.7 km

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

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A nice developed spot along the canal. Let's hope it doesn't become too overdeveloped however!

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19.6 km

Bridgewater Canal

Lake

9

20.2 km

Lingard's Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good waypoint when navigating to or from the canal. It's nice to watch the boats pass underneath.

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10

27.0 km

Glacial Erratic at Parr Fold Park

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Pavillion Cafe at Parr Fold Park!

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B

27.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

10.6 km

1.35 km

897 m

776 m

622 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

6.94 km

6.57 km

2.98 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

66 %

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