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Scotman's Flash – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Newton-le-Willows

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North West England

Scotman's Flash – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Newton-le-Willows

Moderate

4.2

(5)

70

riders

Scotman's Flash – Poolstock Canal Lock loop from Newton-le-Willows

02:33

41.4km

200m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.8 km for 51 m

After 33.2 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.74 km

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice developed spot along the canal. Let's hope it doesn't become too overdeveloped however!

Tip by

2

9.50 km

The Dover Lock Inn

Highlight • Other

Here there's a small car park to allow access to the canal.

Tip by

3

13.9 km

Scotman's Flash

Highlight • Lake

canal tow path on the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Wigan flashes on both sides brick paved all down the stretch always busy with walkers and cyclists

Tip by

4

15.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Highlight • River

5

15.6 km

Poolstock Canal Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Just off Poolstock Road if you cut in to the canal there is a good lock for you to take photos and the path is great to cycle on that goes near the flash

Tip by

6

21.9 km

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Highlight • Forest

Haigh Hall is a historic country house in Haigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester. Built between 1827 and 1840 for James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, it replaced an ancient manor house …

Tip by

7

22.1 km

Haigh Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

24.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

9

25.3 km

Wigan Flight Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Segment along the majority of the Wigan Flight, from Ince to New Springs. Watch for fishermen and dogs whilst riding.

Tip by

29.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

Lake

B

41.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

8.95 km

6.76 km

5.91 km

3.01 km

1.54 km

190 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

11.7 km

6.37 km

4.12 km

928 m

132 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

10°C

96 %

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