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View of Pennington Flash – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wigan North Western

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View of Pennington Flash – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wigan North Western

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4.5

(2)

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View of Pennington Flash – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wigan North Western

01:31

26.1km

70m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.20 km for 51 m

After 13.3 km for 52 m

After 14.0 km for 52 m

After 20.6 km for 51 m

After 25.5 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.20 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

2.55 km

View of the Wigan Flashes

Highlight • Lake

Wigan to leigh branch canal hard pavement nice veiws of Wigan flashes

Tip by

7.52 km

Dover Lock Inn (Abandoned), Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Structure

11.1 km

View of Pennington Flash

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views along the canal toady in the beautiful sunshine

Tip by

13.6 km

Leigh Sports Village

Highlight • Other

14.9 km

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

Ideal spot to stop for and ice cream. Toilets also available.

Tip by

16.6 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

17.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good cycling paths all year round.

Tip by

25.5 km

Trencherfield Mill

Highlight • Monument

26.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

10.4 km

1.48 km

1.23 km

847 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

9.72 km

3.21 km

593 m

563 m

458 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

24°C

13°C

0 %

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View of Pennington Flash – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wigan North Western

View of the Wigan Flashes

Dover Lock Inn (Abandoned), Bridgewater Canal

View of Pennington Flash

Leigh Sports Village

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Trencherfield Mill

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