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Chorley
Euxton

Eyes Lane Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Chorley
Euxton

Eyes Lane Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

Moderate

5.0

(2)

13

riders

Eyes Lane Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

02:36

43.9km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 69 m for 14 m

After 43.8 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.19 km

Tree-Lined Dual Carriageway Shortcut

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Perfectly smooth tree-lined tarmac, linking Back Lane to Red Lane into Eccleston. A nice quiet shortcut.

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10.1 km

Square's Wood

Forest

3

10.7 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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4

13.9 km

Bretherton War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderful place to remember those who where lost

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5

16.1 km

Eyes Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Red Bridge is a beautiful way to cross the canal and you can see lots of wildlife

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6

20.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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7

20.9 km

Tastebuds Café, Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

Beautiful location right by the marina, this cafe is a fail-safe mid-ride stop. There are racks for bikes, an extensive cake and snack selection and great coffee. It's open every …

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8

21.2 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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9

37.2 km

Heskin Hall Shopping Village

Highlight • Rest Area

B

43.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

8.89 km

2.85 km

510 m

207 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

10.3 km

1.27 km

732 m

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