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Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Pleasington

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

Pleasington

Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Pleasington

Moderate

5.0

(1)

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Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Pleasington

02:14

31.1km

160m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.3 km for 93 m

After 25.0 km for 292 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.20 km

Simpson's Wood

Forest

8.21 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

8.26 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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11.2 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

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12.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

15.5 km

Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour

Highlight • Cafe

You will see the Fredericks sign down by the canal and some tables that make you think if is closed. But follow the path 100m up to to the main road.

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21.3 km

Malthouse Farm Pub & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

This delightful country pub has wooden beams open fires and flagstone floors that give it a wonderfully inviting feel. It's a peaceful setting surrounded by wildlife is a perfect place for a stop on a ride

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22.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Scenic Stretch

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Absolutely stunning stretch peace and tranquility guaranteed along this section of the Leeds and Liverpool canal.

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27.7 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

Tip by

31.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

5.32 km

5.06 km

3.17 km

2.43 km

851 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.04 km

7.22 km

6.53 km

4.11 km

3.94 km

207 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 14 May

12°C

3°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Pleasington

Top Lock, Wheelton

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

The Lock & Quay

Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour

Malthouse Farm Pub & Restaurant

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Scenic Stretch

View of the Canal and Narrowboats

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