The Grand National – Aintree Racecourse loop from Orrell Park

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The Grand National – Aintree Racecourse loop from Orrell Park

Moderate

hikers

The Grand National – Aintree Racecourse loop from Orrell Park

02:43

10.7km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.89 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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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The Canal Turn, Aintree Racecourse

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A view from the Leeds-Liverpool Canal of one of several famous or infamous fences on the Grand National Course. The preceding fence just in view in the distance is the Foinavon Fence, a fence with a great story behind it.

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The Grand National

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The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse, Aintree, Merseyside, England. First run in 1839, it is a handicap steeplechase over an official distance …

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Aintree Racecourse

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Aintree Racecourse was opened in July 1829. It was located on land owned by the Earl of Sefton, who was encouraged in his promotion of racing by a Mr Lynn, …

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