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Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – The Bridgewater Way loop from Navigation Road

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – The Bridgewater Way loop from Navigation Road

Moderate

4.0

(2)

10

riders

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – The Bridgewater Way loop from Navigation Road

02:46

46.6km

90m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.87 km for 65 m

After 37.7 km for 161 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

1.46 km

Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • River

There is actually a better place to join. Ride down the hill and turn right past the school. Over the brook and right. Takes you to the canal and you …

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2

12.1 km

Barton Swing Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Amazing feat of engineering

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3

15.8 km

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley

Highlight • Structure

The Bridgewater Way is a scenic path that runs through Worsley in Greater Manchester, following the historic Bridgewater Canal. The path features beautiful views of the canal, surrounding woodlands and gardens.

Tip by

4

16.1 km

Stunning architecture on the side of the canal. Good spot for to eat a picnic lunch!

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17.9 km

Hollin Wood

Forest

6

18.6 km

Bike maintenance stand on the pub side if you need a quick fix

Tip by

20.5 km

Astley Wides

Lake

8

21.4 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

Risley, Holcroft and Chat Moss National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

10

30.3 km

Irlam Locks

Highlight • River

A great view of part of our canal building history. It is amazing to image how many books shipped there goods, all them years ago.

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11

33.0 km

Hulmes Ferry Access Path

Highlight • Ferry

Hulmes Ferry is a free crossing for the Manchester Ship Canal, provided to replace the removal of a bridge due to construction of the Ship Canal. Restricted opening hours apply, …

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B

46.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

13.2 km

8.85 km

5.87 km

4.49 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

12.1 km

9.50 km

2.78 km

1.22 km

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Saturday 29 August

20°C

14°C

96 %

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