Worsley Woods and Bridgewater Canal

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Overview

From the hump back bridge in Worsley village cross onto the Green, site of the Dukes Canal workshops. Across the road to visit the Delph and then up Mill Brow into Worsley Woods. Then on loopline to meet the A580. South passing Worsley Old Hall then a short distance on Leigh Road before passing RHS Bridgewater to reach the Bridgewater Canal. Back along the canal to Worsley.

Monday, 20 May 2024

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Mostly flat. Muddy after rain. Pubs and Cafes in Worsley.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 74915 00274
Nearest postcode:: M28 2PD
what3words:: shifting.skidding.thuds

Start time:: 11:00 am

Humpback Bridge in Worsley Village. Buses from Eccles Metrolink (66); 20 from Trafford Centre and Eccles; 33 and 35 from Manchester.

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