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Greater Manchester

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Leigh

Running trails & routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Leigh

Hard

5.0

(2)

135

runners

Bridgewater Canal in Worsley – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Leigh

02:35

24.3km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.40 km

Lilford Woods

Forest

2

10.6 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Not really passable after a few day of pouring down.

Tip by

3

12.3 km

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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4

14.0 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.

Tip by

5

14.2 km

Worsley Village and Delph

Highlight • Historical Site

Stunning architecture

Tip by

6

14.3 km

Worsley Delph Historic Canal Entrance

Highlight • Bridge

Historical landmark on the Bridgewater Canal

Tip by

16.1 km

Hollin Wood

Forest

8

17.7 km

Canal Towpath Section with Narrowboats

Highlight • River

9

19.1 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!

Tip by

20.8 km

Bridgewater Canal

Lake

11

21.1 km

Bridgewater Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

great surface and lovely and wide for smashing along.

Tip by

B

24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

3.85 km

1.29 km

789 m

764 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.13 km

7.72 km

5.75 km

714 m

545 m

381 m

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