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Lancashire
Chorley
Adlington

Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Adlington

Routes
Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Chorley
Adlington

Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Adlington

Hard

48

runners

Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Adlington

02:19

20.6km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

419 m

The Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

2

2.72 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

An excellent cycle path suitable for all bikes

Tip by

3

7.22 km

The Lock & Quay

Highlight • Restaurant

The Lock & Quay is a traditional public house with a good food offer. It is located on the edge of Chorley next to the Leeds Liverpool Canal

Tip by

9.50 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

5

10.2 km

Top Lock, Wheelton

Highlight • Historical Site

A Grade II listed building, The Top Lock is a quintessential rural inn with lots of variety. A tasteful refurbishment will capitalise on this.
It's on the Leeds Liverpool canal …

Tip by

6

10.2 km

The Top Lock Pub

Highlight • Pub

Also at the lock in the photos there were ple ty of picnic benches and seating. Beautiful spot for a break.

Tip by

7

10.2 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

Tip by

8

10.3 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

Tip by

9

19.7 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

DescriptionThe Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line.

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B

20.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

8.54 km

926 m

343 m

150 m

Surfaces

6.67 km

6.17 km

5.72 km

1.85 km

167 m

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Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

68 %

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