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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Canal Towpath Trail loop from Maghull

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Canal Towpath Trail loop from Maghull

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Canal Towpath Trail loop from Maghull

03:08

43.4km

80m

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 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.0 km for 145 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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738 m

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Watch out for the ducks and swans that sit along the panel path and dogs off the leash.

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9.04 km

Frog Band Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Nice pub ahead

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9.62 km

The Ship Inn, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Pub

The Ship Inn is situated on the Leeds Liverpool canal just off the A5147. It is in a rural location with fantastic views. It has a large garden with a …

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19.1 km

The Slipway Bar & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

The pub is called "The Slipway Bar & Restaurant"
It has great home cooked food. There is plenty of outdoor seating along the canal.
It gets very busy in the …

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21.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

22.2 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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36.0 km

Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight • River

Due to heavy rain in some parts, the canal can flood the path. Leaving it muddy and unusable. On a sunny day, it's perfect for MTB or gravel, very pieceful away from cars etc

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38.6 km

The Scotch Piper Inn

Highlight • Historical Site

Worth a visit just to see the outside. Very nearby is the ruined (formerly private) chapel.

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43.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

6.36 km

4.17 km

2.23 km

1.89 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

7.47 km

7.11 km

6.88 km

458 m

263 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Canal Towpath Trail loop from Maghull

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Frog Band Sculptures

The Ship Inn, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

The Slipway Bar & Restaurant

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Canal Towpath Trail

The Scotch Piper Inn

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