Moderate bike 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: October 15, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 21.4 km for 145 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.25 km

Robins Island

Forest

8.44 km

Frog Band Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Nice pub ahead

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9.02 km

The Ship Inn, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Pub

The Ship Inn is situated on the Leeds Liverpool canal just off the A5147. It is in a rural location with fantastic views. It has a large garden with a …

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18.5 km

The Slipway Bar & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

The pub is called "The Slipway Bar & Restaurant"
It has great home cooked food. There is plenty of outdoor seating along the canal.
It gets very busy in the …

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21.3 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

21.6 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 …

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35.4 km

Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight • River

Due to heavy rain in some parts, the canal can flood the path. Leaving it muddy and unusable. On a sunny day, it's perfect for MTB or gravel, very pieceful away from cars etc

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38.0 km

The Scotch Piper Inn

Highlight • Historical Site

Worth a visit just to see the outside. Very nearby is the ruined (formerly private) chapel.

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42.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

7.59 km

2.24 km

2.08 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

8.18 km

8.07 km

4.42 km

415 m

263 m

Elevation

Weather

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Thursday 18 December

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7°C

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