Hoghton Tower War Memorial – Top Lock, Wheelton loop from Hoghton

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Hoghton Tower War Memorial – Top Lock, Wheelton loop from Hoghton

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Hoghton Tower War Memorial – Top Lock, Wheelton loop from Hoghton

01:27

21.9km

300m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.01 km for 28 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.02 km

Hoghton Tower War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful made memorial to remember those who where lost.

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5.10 km

The Cavendish Arms, Brindle

Highlight • Pub

Beautiful modern pub with a wonderful garden with plenty of seating. Definitely stop and have a break here.

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9.02 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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9.07 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 …

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9.08 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.

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12.8 km

Well Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

After a short climb we reached a good moorland track that provides vehicle access to the many shooting butts that line the hillside. Turning left we followed the track around …

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17.8 km

View of the Canal and Narrowboats

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very picturesque area watching the canal boats go by definitely worth a break here and enjoy

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18.6 km

The Royal Oak, Riley Green

Highlight • Restaurant

The Royal Oak is situated in a beautiful part of Lancashire, only a short distance away from the famous Hoghton Tower, and is the perfect place for lunch or dinner. …

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21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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