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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Eccleston Village loop from Lostock Hall

Road cycling routes

North West England

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Eccleston Village loop from Lostock Hall

Moderate

4.7

(6)

102

riders

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Eccleston Village loop from Lostock Hall

01:56

48.4km

150m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.7 km for 229 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

15.3 km

The Village Pantry & Vintage Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Found this wonderful cafe which is linked to an antiques. Enjoyed a wonderful break fast then on the way home tea and cake. A wonderful place for a rest

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2

17.8 km

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

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3

23.7 km

The Boat House Café at Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great stop off for tea/coffee and cake etc Portion sizes are HUGE!! Good for calorie replacement on those long rides :)

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4

23.7 km

Boat House Brasserie

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent coffee and cake

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5

23.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Two marinas either side of this branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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6

33.8 km

Delph Watersports Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

7

36.1 km

Eccleston Village

Highlight • Settlement

The area to the south of Eccleston is a mini haven for cyclists - lots of little lanes to explore, a few cafes to find and a few challenging little climbs over towards Parbold. And all on fairly quiet roads.

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8

37.6 km

River Yarrow in Eccleston

Highlight • River

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B

48.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.3 km

6.04 km

997 m

498 m

392 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.7 km

1.38 km

176 m

101 m

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Weather

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Friday 9 October

12°C

9°C

71 %

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