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United Kingdom
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North West England

Dobbies Café – Canal Towpath Trail loop from Meols Cop

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England

Dobbies Café – Canal Towpath Trail loop from Meols Cop

Moderate

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Dobbies Café – Canal Towpath Trail loop from Meols Cop

02:35

43.8km

70m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.4 km for 323 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.45 km

Dobbies Café

Highlight • Cafe

It's a garden centre with a cafe, there are bike racks outside.

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2

15.4 km

Trans Pennine Trail: Ainsdale to Maghull Countryside Section

Highlight • Cycleway

A peaceful and wild section of the Trans Pennine Trail from Ainsdale to Maghull.
Narrow off-road paths past sprawling hedgerows and natural woodlands give way to more open countryside, with great views across this agricultural landscape.

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3

22.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towards Aughton

Highlight • Cycleway

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, crossing the Pennines, and including 91 locks on the main line

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4

23.4 km

Bridge Over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Nice place to cross with nice views

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5

24.2 km

Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight • River

Due to heavy rain in some parts, the canal can flood the path. Leaving it muddy and unusable. On a sunny day, it's perfect for MTB or gravel, very pieceful away from cars etc

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6

26.5 km

The Ship Inn, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Pub

The Ship Inn is situated on the Leeds Liverpool canal just off the A5147. It is in a rural location with fantastic views. It has a large garden with a …

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43.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

15.0 km

10.0 km

3.15 km

187 m

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

13.4 km

10.6 km

2.86 km

2.35 km

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Sunday 12 July

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