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: January 15, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 5.32 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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255 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Two marinas either side of this branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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936 m

Rufford Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

1.76 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

5.27 km

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This part of the canal being the Rufford Branch is where I would normally go and have my lunch and what a beauty it is too. There is a canalside …

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6.32 km

Moss Lock, Rufford Branch, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Structure

Moss Lock on the Rufford branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
There is a footbridge here so you can access the tow path on both sides of the canal and create nice circular walks.

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10.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.26 km

2.71 km

448 m

Surfaces

7.26 km

1.53 km

1.37 km

211 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 April

16°C

9°C

93 %

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