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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Brinscall Lake loop from Wheelton

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Chorley
Heapey

Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Brinscall Lake loop from Wheelton

Moderate

5

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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Brinscall Lake loop from Wheelton

03:40

13.4km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.26 km

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

Highlight • River

Good access to the picturesque canal towpath here at Withnell, but watch for punctures when the hedges have been cut back.

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8.08 km

Heights Plantation

Forest

3

9.81 km

The Goit

Highlight • River

The Goit (sometimes written The Goyt) (see Oxford English Dictionary - Gote - a watercourse; any channel for water; a stream. Chiefly northern dialect.) is a canal used for transporting …

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9.94 km

Brinscall Lake

Highlight • Natural

Great walk for the family

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10.2 km

An interesting woodland area

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.30 km

2.63 km

1.49 km

616 m

416 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

2.94 km

2.33 km

1.97 km

1.58 km

1.18 km

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Lowest point (100 m)

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