The Bridgewater Way – Scotman's Flash loop from Walkden

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The Bridgewater Way – Scotman's Flash loop from Walkden

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The Bridgewater Way – Scotman's Flash loop from Walkden

02:48

45.1km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.0 km for 51 m

After 27.6 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

Railway Wood

Forest

3.89 km

Anderton Marina Bridge on the Trent and Mersey Canal

Highlight • River

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6.32 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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10.7 km

Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch)

Highlight • Cycleway

Great well laid path. A few areas have a bumpy surface due to tree roots, and some parts quite narrow. Walkers/cyclists/joggers respect each other in the main.

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13.2 km

Viewpoint

13.5 km

Penstock Gate on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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14.0 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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21.1 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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