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Roe Green Loopline – The Bridgewater Way loop from Leigh

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Roe Green Loopline – The Bridgewater Way loop from Leigh

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Roe Green Loopline – The Bridgewater Way loop from Leigh

01:47

29.5km

100m

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: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.68 km

Roe Green Loopline Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely cycle track but gets really busy with dog walkers , lots of dogs off leads and walkers that refuse to share space 🫣

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9.89 km

Waterfall on Tyldesley Loop Line

Highlight • Waterfall

10.5 km

The Roe Green Loopline is perfect for any type of bikes, prams and wheelchairs because it is all tarmac. Suitable for any age! Perfect for walking, jogging and running. Also it is pet friendly. Highly recommended 😎 👍🏽

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14.8 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.

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15.1 km

Bridgewater Canal at Worsley Green

Highlight • River

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

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17.5 km

The Moorings Pub & Bike Repair Stand

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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19.9 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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21.6 km

Bridgewater Canal

Lake

26.4 km

Guided Busway and Old Railway Track, Higher Folds

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice cycleway , gets very busy but a great shared space .

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29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

7.54 km

3.96 km

3.02 km

1.55 km

898 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

7.99 km

7.36 km

403 m

351 m

260 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 24 July

19°C

11°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

September 21, 2022,Canal path lap

My first bike ride for well over 2 years and thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Roe Green Loopline – The Bridgewater Way loop from Leigh

Roe Green Loopline Tunnel

Waterfall on Tyldesley Loop Line