Coach Road – Canal Towpath Trail loop from St Helens Central

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Coach Road – Canal Towpath Trail loop from St Helens Central

Moderate

4.0

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Coach Road – Canal Towpath Trail loop from St Helens Central

04:30

75.6km

290m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 30.2 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.76 km

Sunrise at Crank Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crankhill

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13.5 km

Coach Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Caution, potholes everywhere but good bike riding area.

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13.9 km

Camholes Wood

Forest

16.7 km

New Way Road, Bickerstaffe

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very quiet road can be a bit bumpy. Hardly any traffic you may get a tractor on there and there us a lovely farm.
New Way Farm is located in …

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21.3 km

Mikering Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice little lane, very little traffic.

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25.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

27.2 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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29.5 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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40.8 km

Me Cycle Café & Bike Workshop

Highlight • Rest Area

Fantastic place for a bite to eat or a coffee & cake. Includes a workshop. Seats inside and out. Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sundays 10am to 4pm - …

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