Worsley Village and Delph – The Bridgewater Way loop from Leigh

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Worsley Village and Delph – The Bridgewater Way loop from Leigh

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Worsley Village and Delph – The Bridgewater Way loop from Leigh

01:55

26.1km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.0 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.68 km

Bridgewater Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

great surface and lovely and wide for smashing along.

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4.47 km

Bridgewater Canal

Lake

5.07 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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11.0 km

Worsley Delph Historic Canal Entrance

Highlight • Bridge

Historical landmark on the Bridgewater Canal

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11.0 km

Worsley Village and Delph

Highlight • Historical Site

Stunning architecture

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13.0 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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13.1 km

Monton Village Green and the Unitarian Church

Highlight • Historical Site

20.0 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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24.4 km

Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch)

Highlight • Cycleway

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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