Leeds and Liverpool canal has a new halfway marker in time and distance in East Lancashire to help celebrate its 200th birthday. Canal and River Trust chief executive Richard Parry rolled up his sleeves and helped install a new milepost on the waterway near Rishton.

JohnH

December 12, 2023

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Ride the Leeds Liverpool canal, its a great ride and the views are amazing.

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Location: Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Halfway Point of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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