Merchants Bridge – Bridgewater Canal loop from Navigation Road

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Merchants Bridge – Bridgewater Canal loop from Navigation Road

Easy

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Merchants Bridge – Bridgewater Canal loop from Navigation Road

01:37

29.0km

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.22 km for 57 m

After 20.7 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.46 km

Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • River

There is actually a better place to join. Ride down the hill and turn right past the school. Over the brook and right. Takes you to the canal and you …

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7.81 km

Stretford Marina

Lake

12.9 km

Merchants Bridge

Highlight • Structure

13.5 km

Deansgate Bridge, Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Turn right just before the bridge, and you will head along a cobbled Street taking you straight to the Canal path. And lots of nice bars and restaurants on the Canal docs.

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13.6 km

Sexy Fish (Deansgate)

Highlight (Segment) • Restaurant

Visiting here in the night and day are a world apart. And right next to sexy Fish is the John Reynolds library.

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14.6 km

Patagonia Manchester

Highlight • Other

16.2 km

Castlefield Canal Wharf

Highlight • Historical Site

16.2 km

The Wharf, Manchester

Highlight • Pub

Right on the Bridgewater Canal you can sit in the sun on the terrace of "The Wharf" and have a good time.

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24.9 km

Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Structure

The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh. It was originally built to transport coal from mines in Worsley to Manchester. Now it is forms part of the 40 mile …

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