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United Kingdom
England
North West England

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – View of Pennington Flash loop from St Helens Central

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – View of Pennington Flash loop from St Helens Central

Moderate

3

riders

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – View of Pennington Flash loop from St Helens Central

02:37

44.5km

190m

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: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.01 km for 289 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.19 km

St. Helens Canal New Double Lock

Highlight • River

2.34 km

Sand Lodge

Forest

3

16.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good cycling paths all year round.

Tip by

4

17.6 km

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice developed spot along the canal. Let's hope it doesn't become too overdeveloped however!

Tip by

5

18.4 km

View of Pennington Flash

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views along the canal toady in the beautiful sunshine

Tip by

6

20.3 km

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

Tip by

23.5 km

Bridgewater Canal

Lake

8

39.2 km

Florida Farm

Highlight • Structure

40.1 km

Stanley Bank Wood

Forest

10

41.0 km

Ornate Metal Gates, Blackbrook

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

11

41.1 km

B

44.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

9.02 km

5.90 km

3.60 km

2.22 km

2.05 km

144 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

8.94 km

4.62 km

2.22 km

1.82 km

434 m

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 26 July

19°C

14°C

47 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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