Wigan Pier – Top of the Wigan Flight loop from Wigan

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Wigan Pier – Top of the Wigan Flight loop from Wigan

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Wigan Pier – Top of the Wigan Flight loop from Wigan

00:59

14.5km

140m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.91 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.90 km

Wigan Pier

Highlight • River

Careful, busy roads around here, be safe, be seen.

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4.08 km

Wigan Pier

Highlight • Historical Site

Wigan Pier sits on the superlative Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Very close to the town of Wigan with cafes, shops, pubs and bars. Also has a museum. You can walk …

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4.34 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Highlight • River

4.47 km

Poolstock Canal Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Just off Poolstock Road if you cut in to the canal there is a good lock for you to take photos and the path is great to cycle on that goes near the flash

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5.11 km

Wigan Flight Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Segment along the majority of the Wigan Flight, from Ince to New Springs. Watch for fishermen and dogs whilst riding.

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8.09 km

Top of the Wigan Flight

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot especially early morning on a calm day.

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11.1 km

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Highlight • Forest

Haigh Hall is a historic country house in Haigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester. Built between 1827 and 1840 for James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, it replaced an ancient manor house …

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11.3 km