Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Scotman's Flash loop from Parbold

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Scotman's Flash loop from Parbold

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Scotman's Flash loop from Parbold

01:52

28.4km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.77 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

4.92 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Quiet Path

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8.23 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, crossing the Pennines, and including 91 locks on the main line.

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9.70 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

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Must be on a mountain bike or hybrid as the terrain is quite varied.

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11.6 km

Wigan Pier

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Careful, busy roads around here, be safe, be seen.

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13.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

Lake

14.2 km

Scotman's Flash

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canal tow path on the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Wigan flashes on both sides brick paved all down the stretch always busy with walkers and cyclists

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16.2 km

Poolstock Canal Lock

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Just off Poolstock Road if you cut in to the canal there is a good lock for you to take photos and the path is great to cycle on that goes near the flash

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16.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

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22.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

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A lovely scenic, tranquil, relaxing walk. Nice clean, clear wide pathways for walking or cycling. Great for taking pictures, videos, observing nature & wildlife. Great fun.

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28.4 km

End point

Train Station

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