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North West England

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Chorley

North West England

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Chorley

Moderate

5

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Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Chorley

03:06

53.0km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 78 m for 3 m

After 43.9 km for 24 m

After 53.0 km for 3 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.70 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

An excellent cycle path suitable for all bikes

Tip by

2

5.50 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

DescriptionThe Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line.

Tip by

5.83 km

White Bear Marina

Lake

4

7.46 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

lovely stretch of canal to get off the mad roads

Tip by

5

21.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Structure

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.

Tip by

6

23.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

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.

Tip by

25.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

26.2 km

Appley Bridge Meadows

Forest

9

32.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

10

34.3 km

Wigan Pier

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

11

45.8 km

Top Lock

Highlight • Structure

Great place to watch the narrow boats navigate the locks.

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B

53.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

13.7 km

13.2 km

1.43 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

13.5 km

10.6 km

9.44 km

5.62 km

269 m

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

8°C

40 %

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