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Wigan Pier to Pennington Flash Cycle Route



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Cycle Route Details
Route NameWigan Pier to Pennington Flash
Distance : miles (km)6.91  (11.12)
Duration(hh:mm)00:36
Difficulty
Posted ByChris Mac
Calories Burned279.86 kcal
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Cycle Route Location
CountryEngland
Town/CityWigan
County/RegionGreater Manchester
Start LocationWigan Pier
End LocationLeigh
Cycle Steps
Canal route using the Leeds/Liverpool and the Leigh branch canals. Suitable for most bikes, although Hybrid recommended. Just under 7 miles too, so leisurely cycle for most.
Landmarks/Pubs for lunch/Sites to see?
Bike shop close to Wigan Pier and also at Platt Bridge
Near By Cycle Shops
Wigan Halfords
Cycling Clubs located in this region
Bolton Clarion
Greater Manchester Cycling Club
Middleton Cycling Club
Seamons CC
The Tribe MBC
Wythenshawe Hospital Cycling Club
Your comments?
posted by:caniu2Rating : difficult :
Dover Lock pub along the canal

posted by:Dave PottsRating : difficult :
Really nice ride with the kids. Quite a few canal path gates to negotiate at the Wigan end. Only disappointment was that the Wigan Pier museum had closed down.


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