River Mersey – Sale Water Park loop from Irlam

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River Mersey – Sale Water Park loop from Irlam

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River Mersey – Sale Water Park loop from Irlam

01:46

26.9km

50m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.1 km for 227 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.68 km

River Mersey

Highlight • River

The River Mersey begins in Stockport, with the confluence of the Goyt and Tame. It flows steadily west, flowing into the sea at Liverpool. It's a major watercourse in the …

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8.86 km

Riverbank Coffee Café

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Great place for a break. Fresh coffee, cakes and savoury snacks with outdoor seating.

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10.0 km

NCN 6 Motorway Bridge with Spiral Ramp

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Cycling and pedestrian bridge over the motorway, with a great spiral ramp on the north side. Part of NCN 6.
As part of a longer traffic free route from the Bridgewater canal through towards the lymm railway

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11.6 km

Metrolink Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

12.2 km

Sale Water Park North

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Great wildlife

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13.8 km

Sale Water Park

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The Sale Water Park is a great place for a stop The 1970's former gravel pit, has been transformed in to one of the regions top watersport centers. The is an on site restaurant theboathousesale.co.uk serving snack and drinks.

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