Cycling along the Ashton Canal

The towpath improvements have been carried out with cyclists in mind, and the canal provides a pleasant 'green link' from the city centre to East Manchester.

To cycle along the towpath you will need a British Waterways cycling permit which can be downloaded free of charge.

If you enjoy cycling you may also want to take a trip to the Manchester Velodrome, situated on the canal-bank between Locks 7 & 8. This is the first purpose built indoor cycling centre in the UK.

Cycling routes

Unfortunately we don’t currently have any information on cycling routes along the Ashton Canal.

If you know of any, please tell us by emailing feedback@waterscape.com. We’re always happy to add information to waterscape.com.