Bridgewater Canal – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Ardwick

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Bridgewater Canal – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Ardwick

Moderate

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Bridgewater Canal – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Ardwick

03:41

60.6km

150m

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: August 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.5 km for 229 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.3 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 …

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11.6 km

Walton Perk Café Narrowboat

Highlight • Cafe

great coffee and excellent bacon rolls

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15.4 km

Bridgewater Canal – Trans Pennine Trail Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Another gem of a trail path , that isn't hard to get to & is well signposted.

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15.8 km

Trans Pennine Trail: Bridgewater Canal Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice trail, which is a mixture of paths, gravel and mud. Plenty of walkers, cyclists and horses, so care needs to be taken for your own safety, as well as …

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24.7 km

Trans Pennine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Lovely forested off-road packed trail under trees with some bridges overhead. Some bits with loose chunky gravel but nice and flat all along.

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46.1 km

Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

48.2 km

River Mersey

Highlight • River

The River Mersey begins in Stockport, with the confluence of the Goyt and Tame. It flows steadily west, flowing into the sea at Liverpool. It's a major watercourse in the …

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