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The Donkey Sanctuary – Ashton Canal loop from Guide Bridge

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

The Donkey Sanctuary – Ashton Canal loop from Guide Bridge

Easy

3.3

(7)

141

riders

The Donkey Sanctuary – Ashton Canal loop from Guide Bridge

01:13

28.7km

100m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.1 km for 180 m

After 24.1 km for 95 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

216 m

Guide Bridge Station Garden

Highlight • Structure

2

3.89 km

The Donkey Sanctuary

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Kissing gate at the donkey sanctuary. Figure out which side from the photo!
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3

13.0 km

Handy bike lockers at the tram stop.

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4

20.1 km

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. …

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5

22.3 km

Hyde Road Fallowfield Loop Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

great way to commute

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6

26.9 km

Ashton Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ashton Canal is kept nice and tidy. There are a few pot holes that need avoiding but the scenery is quite pleasant. Most of the architecture is restored Victorian.

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B

28.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

4.67 km

2.05 km

734 m

318 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

1.32 km

173 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 3 November

12°C

7°C

16 %

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