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Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Buckshaw Parkway

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Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Buckshaw Parkway

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Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Buckshaw Parkway

04:11

61.4km

280m

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

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.6 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.38 km

Damhead Wood

Forest

3.93 km

Astley Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Good coffee shop in the grounds of the hall, and if it's open the hall is worth a visit for some Lancashire history.

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4.29 km

Great Wood

Forest

11.1 km

DescriptionThe Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line.

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11.4 km

White Bear Marina

Lake

12.5 km

Top Lock

Highlight • Structure

Great place to watch the narrow boats navigate the locks.

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13.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

lovely stretch of canal to get off the mad roads

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27.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Structure

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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29.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

A lovely scenic, tranquil, relaxing walk. Nice clean, clear wide pathways for walking or cycling. Great for taking pictures, videos, observing nature & wildlife. Great fun.

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32.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Must be on a mountain bike or hybrid as the terrain is quite varied.

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41.9 km

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Highlight • Forest

Haigh Hall is a historic country house in Haigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester. Built between 1827 and 1840 for James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, it replaced an ancient manor house …

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55.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

61.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.6 km

17.6 km

6.27 km

4.07 km

1.65 km

172 m

144 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

13.4 km

10.2 km

9.00 km

7.27 km

510 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Buckshaw Parkway

Astley Hall