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North West England

Polish Airmen Memorial – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Thornton in Craven

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Polish Airmen Memorial – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Thornton in Craven

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Polish Airmen Memorial – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Thornton in Craven

02:38

39.1km

430m

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: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 18.8 km for 20 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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7.50 km

Standrise Plantation

Forest

2

18.8 km

Polish Airmen Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

There are two Memorials on this part of the canal. A cross along the tow path which was the crash site of a Wellington bomber where Seven airmen lost their …

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3

19.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bradley

Highlight • River

4

23.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Join in the town centre, plenty of parking and cafes

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5

26.5 km

Carleton Village Mill Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Restock your supplies here

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6

31.7 km

View of Weets and Pendle Hill from Broughton

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

39.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

8.63 km

6.16 km

2.26 km

1.73 km

650 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

12.1 km

3.02 km

2.45 km

1.53 km

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

43 %

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