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Manchester loop

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Manchester loop

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5.0

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Manchester loop

04:25

73.5km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 10.5 km for 60 m

Waypoints

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6.54 km

Bridgewater Canal and Stretford Marina

Highlight • River

Built and first used in the 18th century, the Bridgwater Canal connects Manchester to Runcorn and Leigh.

With a peaceful towpath, it's the perfect companion for a bike ride with a mixture of nature and culture.

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22.0 km

Heaton Park

Highlight • Parking

Great views over Manchester. From one of the city's highest points

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32.1 km

Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Excellent gravel riding

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53.0 km

Highfield Country Park Woodland Trails

Highlight • Forest

Wild and rugged: welcome to Highfield Country Park. The 70-acres of park land are mostly not manicured, allowing wild grasses and trees to hug the small paths through the woodland. The park does a good job at shutting out the hustle and bustle of one of the UK's biggest cities, and you will barely see another building. The park has been a designated Local Nature Reserve since 2008. You can find more information about the park here: highfieldcountrypark.org.uk

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61.4 km

Chorlton Water Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Chorlton Water Park is an ideal place to spend a few hours walking and enjoying a calm respite in nature. The water park is a Local Nature Reserve with a lake, grasslands and woodlands. There's also a kids play area and picnic benches. If you like to fish, the lake offers the perfect opportunity to practice angling. You can obtain a day or season ticket from the park office. For further information contact them on 01618 815638. Please bear in mind dogs are not allowed.

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64.5 km

Sale Water Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sale Water Park is a great place for a stop The 1970's former gravel pit, has been transformed in to one of the regions top watersport centers. The is an on site restaurant theboathousesale.co.uk serving snack and drinks.

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73.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.5 km

8.82 km

7.85 km

7.38 km

3.03 km

2.96 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

26.6 km

5.26 km

2.56 km

953 m

379 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

29°C

16°C

0 %

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