Fallowfield Loop – Bridgewater Canal loop from Sale

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Fallowfield Loop – Bridgewater Canal loop from Sale

Moderate

4.1

(30)

144

riders

Fallowfield Loop – Bridgewater Canal loop from Sale

02:10

36.2km

110m

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: October 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.9 km for 51 m

After 21.5 km for 56 m

After 30.5 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.05 km

Fallowfield Loop

Highlight • Cycleway

Great off road route

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11.1 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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13.9 km

Gorton Lower Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Gorton Lower Reservoir was built in the early 1800s to provide water for the surrounding area. It was a supply reservoir until 1963 when it was decommissioned and became a leisure lake. Today the reservoirs are used for fishing, sailing and canoeing.

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22.9 km

Ancoats Marina

Highlight • Structure

I love this corner of Manchester

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23.6 km

Store Street Aqueduct

Lake

28.2 km

Throstle Nest Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Cross the bridge over the canal

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28.9 km

View of Old Trafford from Bridgewater Canal Towpath

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Old Trafford

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30.9 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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34.7 km

Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Structure

The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh. It was originally built to transport coal from mines in Worsley to Manchester. Now it is forms part of the 40 mile (64 km) Bridgewater Way, a scheme to redevelop the canal, especially for cyclists.

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