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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – View of Pennington Flash loop from Pemberton

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – View of Pennington Flash loop from Pemberton

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – View of Pennington Flash loop from Pemberton

02:49

49.9km

230m

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: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.54 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.76 km

Waddikers

Lake

9.46 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good cycling paths all year round.

Tip by

11.4 km

View of Pennington Flash

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views along the canal toady in the beautiful sunshine

Tip by

13.3 km

Junction of the Bridgwater Canal and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Fabulous canal tow path. Lovely to see it being used by families. Lots of walkers, cyclists and people enjoying the canal

Tip by

16.6 km

Bridgewater Canal

Lake

33.4 km

Newton-le-Willows Angler's Association Fishing Spot

Highlight • Lake

33.4 km

Sankey Canal and Pugh Arch Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Nice easy cycle path

Tip by

34.3 km

Sankey Canal

Highlight • River

Part of the newton heritage trail . The first modern canal opened in 1757 built to transport coal

Tip by

39.7 km

Ornate Metal Gates, Blackbrook

Highlight • Monument

The gates are situated at the Blackbrook entrance behind the Sankey Arms

Tip by

41.3 km

Carr Mill Dam

Highlight • Lake

41.9 km

Carr Mill Wood

Forest

49.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

13.0 km

12.7 km

2.49 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

12.5 km

7.95 km

531 m

171 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

60 %

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – View of Pennington Flash loop from Pemberton

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

View of Pennington Flash

Junction of the Bridgwater Canal and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Newton-le-Willows Angler's Association Fishing Spot

Sankey Canal and Pugh Arch Viaduct

Sankey Canal

Ornate Metal Gates, Blackbrook

Carr Mill Dam

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