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North West England
Greater Manchester

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Scotman's Flash loop from Ince

Routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Scotman's Flash loop from Ince

Easy

3.0

(1)

10

riders

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Scotman's Flash loop from Ince

01:38

31.3km

80m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.0 km for 51 m

After 22.8 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.76 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

2

2.23 km

Poolstock Canal Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Just off Poolstock Road if you cut in to the canal there is a good lock for you to take photos and the path is great to cycle on that goes near the flash

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3

7.38 km

View of the Wigan Flashes

Highlight • Lake

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

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4

15.5 km

Watch the small dinghy sailing on the flash. Accessible from many directions.

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5

16.3 km

View of Pennington Flash

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views along the canal toady in the beautiful sunshine

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6

17.1 km

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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7

18.8 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!

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8

20.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good cycling paths all year round.

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9

25.9 km

Scotman's Flash

Highlight • Lake

canal tow path on the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Wigan flashes on both sides brick paved all down the stretch always busy with walkers and cyclists

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B

31.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

10.7 km

3.28 km

2.55 km

2.11 km

520 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

9.29 km

6.00 km

3.85 km

1.92 km

171 m

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Friday 22 May

19°C

11°C

14 %

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