Worsley Village and Delph – The Bridgewater Way loop from Atherton

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Worsley Village and Delph – The Bridgewater Way loop from Atherton

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Worsley Village and Delph – The Bridgewater Way loop from Atherton

01:56

28.8km

120m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.2 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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Monton Lighthouse on the Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Structure

The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester.

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Worsley Village and Delph

Highlight • Historical Site

Stunning architecture

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Worsley Delph Historic Canal Entrance

Highlight • Bridge

Historical landmark on the Bridgewater Canal

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The Bridgewater Way

Highlight • Trail

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Lingard's Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good waypoint when navigating to or from the canal. It's nice to watch the boats pass underneath.

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Bridgewater Canal

Lake

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Bridgewater Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

great surface and lovely and wide for smashing along.

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Highlight • Cycleway

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