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Runs in and around Atherton
5 running routes in Atherton · 14 more nearby
The running around Atherton is generally flat, with a mix of surfaces to choose from. You can find a few routes that are good for a steady run, like the Atherton and Cutacre Park loop.
Most of the routes are loops, so you'll end up back where you started.
Runs in Atherton
Atherton and Cutacre Park
Wigan, England
Beginning at Bolton Road, heading along Engine Lane and then looping anti-clockwise around Cutacre Country Park before picking up Engine…
Lilford Park
Wigan, England
An undulating run through Lilford Woods. Good section of trails and lanes link to the well surfaced path running alongside the railway and…
Lilford Woods
Wigan, England
From Bee Fold Lane and following it to Atherton Brook where it goes right and loops anti-clockwise around the woods and then reaches…
Tyldesley and Cutacre Park
Wigan, England
From Little Shakerley Common follows Engine Lane before looping anti-clockwise around Cutacre Brook beside Cutacre Country Park and returns…
Tyldesley Busway
Wigan, England
From St George's Park to Holden Road and back.
Runs around Atherton
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
Pennington Flash and Canal Loop
Leigh, England
This scenic clockwise loop from Leigh combines urban roads, trails, and waterside running.
Ellenbrook Loop
Salford, England
Beginning by Mather Fold Road and passing The Woodland Cemetery, picking Mort Lane up to head north, then turning right on Madams Wood Road…
Borsdane Wood
Bolton, England
Woody trails gradually climb to Radcliffe House Farm.
Pennington Flash
Golborne, England
A scenic clockwise run through one of Greater Manchester's cherished nature reserves.
Walkden Railway Paths
Salford, England
Around Parr Fold Park From Walkden and following the Salford Trail to Roe Green, then right to Ellenbrook and follows the Ellenbrook…
Worsley Particroft
Salford, England
Along the canal from Worsley to Patricroft and back.
Worsley Canal and Railway Paths
Salford, England
Around Worsley Woods starting from Worsley, passing Old Warke Dam and looping round the woods, before following the Roe Green Loopline down…
Seven Acres and Longsight Park
Bolton, England
Along the riverside path then a hilly loop around Turton Gourse. Back to the start along the river.
Horrocks Wood
Bolton, England
A course around Smithills Country park. The first half is mainly climbing and the second descending.
Wigan up the locks
Wigan, England
A towpath climb up Wigan Locks followed by a flat section.
Moses Gate
Bolton, England
A largely flat route along towpaths, through woodland trails and around Crompton Lodges lakes.
Worsley Railway Path
Salford, England
On the old railway line from Monton to Roe Green and back.
Irlam Moss
Salford, England
Around Irlam Moss begining from Irlam and then heading via Roscoe Road, Astley Road, Twelve Yards Rod, Cutnook Lane and School Lane.
Across The Flashes
Wigan, England
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