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Chorley
Euxton

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Chorley
Euxton

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

02:45

45.7km

190m

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: February 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.47 km for 220 m

After 45.1 km for 200 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.19 km

Tree-Lined Dual Carriageway Shortcut

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Perfectly smooth tree-lined tarmac, linking Back Lane to Red Lane into Eccleston. A nice quiet shortcut.

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2

7.58 km

Eccleston Delph Café

Highlight • Cafe

fabulous cafe stop, super chip barms

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3

14.4 km

The Eagle & Child, Bispham Green

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub opposite the village green at Bispham Green.

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4

19.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Great views of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. On the path there is also the Ship Inn pub

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20.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

6

32.2 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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7

32.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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8

32.5 km

Tastebuds Café, Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

Beautiful location right by the marina, this cafe is a fail-safe mid-ride stop. There are racks for bikes, an extensive cake and snack selection and great coffee. It's open every …

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9

45.2 km

Geoff Witts Millennium Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

Geoff Witts Millenium Green is situated close to the heritage site Barn, Euxton Hall and the park Balshaw Villa Garden.
Lovely quite place great for a stop and photos.

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B

45.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.5 km

2.38 km

1.72 km

967 m

626 m

473 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

14.6 km

691 m

362 m

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