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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2. Gravel Path – Daisyfield Corn and Flour Mill loop from Church and Oswaldtwistle

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3. Woodland Cycle Path – Gravel Path loop from Ramsbottom

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

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal Halfway Marker

1. Weavers Wheel and Hyndburn Greenway Loop

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3. Woodland Cycle Path – Gravel Path loop from Ramsbottom

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