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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wheelton

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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wheelton

Hard

5.0

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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wheelton

03:00

44.6km

460m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.4 km for 7 m

After 40.0 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.92 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

5.11 km

View of the Canal and Narrowboats

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very picturesque area watching the canal boats go by definitely worth a break here and enjoy

Tip by

7.53 km

Stanworth Woods

Forest

8.71 km

Feniscowles Bridge 93B, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Avid with dog walkers a bell is highly recommended

Tip by

12.2 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

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

19.4 km

The Arran Trail

Highlight • Forest

Much of this has now been resurfaced.

Tip by

30.8 km

The Old Bell Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Step into the warm and welcoming atmosphere of this 150 year old pub full of Lancashire tradition, located in the picturesque village of Pleasington.

Tip by

31.6 km

Lodge House Wood

Forest

44.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

12.3 km

8.61 km

6.20 km

2.95 km

2.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

15.4 km

4.77 km

2.89 km

2.29 km

346 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

30°C

17°C

0 %

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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wheelton

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

View of the Canal and Narrowboats

Feniscowles Bridge 93B, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

The Arran Trail

The Old Bell Inn

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