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Manchester Ship Canal – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Moorside

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Manchester Ship Canal – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Moorside

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4.6

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Manchester Ship Canal – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Moorside

02:23

40.3km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 25.5 km for 48 m

After 25.6 km for 48 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.0 km

Viewpoint

25.6 km

Manchester Ship Canal

Highlight • River

The Manchester Ship canal is a 36 mile (58 km) inland waterway. It links Manchester with the Irish Sea. Construction began in 1887 and once completed it enabled Manchester to …

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29.5 km

The Iron Mask Sculpture at Barton Airport

Highlight • Monument

Tucked away at the side of the heliport building & veterans cafe building

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31.6 km

Worsley Delph Historic Canal Entrance

Highlight • Bridge

Historical landmark on the Bridgewater Canal

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34.6 km

Worsley Village and Delph

Highlight • Historical Site

Stunning architecture

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36.6 km

Common Ground Coffee Truck

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little brew stop just off the Roe Green loopline

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36.6 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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36.7 km

Monton Village Green and the Unitarian Church

Highlight • Historical Site

40.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

11.1 km

3.90 km

1.84 km

1.51 km

578 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

4.22 km

1.87 km

269 m

175 m

124 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

16°C

7°C

56 %

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Manchester Ship Canal – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Moorside

Manchester Ship Canal

The Iron Mask Sculpture at Barton Airport

Crapes Hotel

Worsley Delph Historic Canal Entrance

Worsley Village and Delph

Common Ground Coffee Truck

Monton Lighthouse on the Bridgewater Canal

Monton Village Green and the Unitarian Church

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