Pier To Pier Cycle Route
This signed Sustrans cycle route runs from Southport to Wigan along National Route 562.
The route links the famous sea front pier in Southport with the area of Wigan Pier around the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in the Greater Manchester town of Wigan.
The trail follows fairly flat country lanes through Burscough before picking up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal for a nice traffic free waterside section. This will take you through Appley Bridge before finishing in Wigan. Wigan Pier is a pleasant and interesting area to explore with the historic old mills, the wildlife rich Wigan Flashes and some fine pubs and cafes for refreshments.
The route runs for just over 20 miles on fairly flat paths so should be suitable for most abilities.
In Southport the route links with National Cycle Route 62 which you could follow south along the coast towards Ainsdale, Formby, Crosby and Liverpool.
Pier To Pier Ordnance Survey Map 
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Pier To Pier Open Street Map 
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Pier To Pier OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Pier To Pier Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Southport Pier
Leeds-Liverpool Canal, Burscough
Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Appley Bridge.
The Orwell at Wigan Pier. Gibson's Warehouse was built in 1777 and is now The Orwell pub at Wigan Pier, Manchester.