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Wigan Locks – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Gathurst

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Wigan Locks – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Gathurst

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Wigan Locks – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Gathurst

05:20

84.6km

350m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.8 km for 50 m

After 67.1 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.58 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Near Crooke

Highlight • Trail

5.20 km

Wigan Pier

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

8.45 km

Wigan Locks

Highlight • River

17.6 km

White Bear Marina

Lake

19.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

An excellent cycle path suitable for all bikes

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23.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

27.3 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

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30.0 km

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

Highlight • River

Good access to the picturesque canal towpath here at Withnell, but watch for punctures when the hedges have been cut back.

Tip by

34.6 km

Stanworth Woods

Forest

37.7 km

Feniscowles Towpath, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Trail

beautiful stretch of the Leeds Liverpool canal.

Tip by

67.2 km

NCN Route 55: Red Rock to Adlington

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gentle climb up from Red Rock to Adlington with a steep, rocky descent at the Adlington side (or climb if you start here). Was quite boggy and muddy today …

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70.7 km

Jolly Mill Wood

Forest

84.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

28.3 km

23.9 km

1.41 km

1.08 km

451 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

18.5 km

13.0 km

10.1 km

9.68 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

21°C

14°C

0 %

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Wigan Locks – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Gathurst

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Near Crooke

Wigan Pier

Wigan Locks

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Johnsons Locks

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

Feniscowles Towpath, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

NCN Route 55: Red Rock to Adlington

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