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Eccleston Village – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Eccleston

Eccleston Village – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Eccleston

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Eccleston Village – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Eccleston

02:06

47.9km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 18.8 km for 36 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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526 m

Eccleston Village

Highlight • Settlement

The area to the south of Eccleston is a mini haven for cyclists - lots of little lanes to explore, a few cafes to find and a few challenging little climbs over towards Parbold. And all on fairly quiet roads.

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5.74 km

Stone Cross and St Michael's Church, Kirkham

Highlight • Monument

5.77 km

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

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11.7 km

Boat House Brasserie

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent coffee and cake

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11.7 km

The Boat House Café at Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great stop off for tea/coffee and cake etc Portion sizes are HUGE!! Good for calorie replacement on those long rides :)

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11.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Two marinas either side of this branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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18.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Back Lane across the Leeds Liverpool Canal

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40.4 km

Cedar Farm and Back Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Essential little cyclists cut-through which avoids the busier road to Mawdesley. Once past Cedar Farm you can head in whichever direction you like, still on quiet roads, or even just stop at Cedar Farm for refuelling.

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47.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

7.35 km

2.33 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.3 km

13.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

10°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Eccleston Village – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Eccleston

Eccleston Village

Stone Cross and St Michael's Church, Kirkham

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Boat House Brasserie

The Boat House Café at Fettlers Wharf Marina

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Cedar Farm and Back Lane

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