Swan Nesting Site – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

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Swan Nesting Site – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

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Swan Nesting Site – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

01:17

5.06km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.28 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

3.91 km

Swan Nesting Site

Highlight • Natural

C.an get muddy but enjoy seeing the swans nesting in May.
They are nesting where it's narrow this year 2024 so you can see them easily.

Tip by

4.11 km

Rufford Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

4.79 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Tip by

4.90 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 single day from 9:00 onwards, with closing time set at 5pm.

Tip by

5.06 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

1.94 km

286 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.94 km

1.76 km

483 m

467 m

316 m

106 m

Elevation

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Monday 9 November

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Swan Nesting Site – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

Swan Nesting Site

Rufford Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Tastebuds Café, Fettlers Wharf Marina

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