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Canal Pathway Near Fields – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Kirkby

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Canal Pathway Near Fields – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Kirkby

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Canal Pathway Near Fields – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Kirkby

03:58

15.6km

40m

Hiking

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 7.14 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.79 km

Canal Pathway Near Fields

Highlight • Trail

Paths a bit rough around here, but nice area.

Tip by

3.40 km

Stone Bridge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Melling

Highlight • River

4.77 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Watch out for the ducks and swans that sit along the panel path and dogs off the leash.

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4.78 km

Narrowboats on the Canal

Highlight • River

4.86 km

Drawbridge on the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

5.14 km

View of the Football Field

Highlight • Viewpoint

Few nice benches to sit and watch football.

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5.21 km

Cricket Field

Highlight • Structure

A few nice benches to watch the cricket.

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6.03 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Milestones

Highlight • Monument

The Leeds Liverpool Canal. Once an integral part of the transport infrastructure.

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15.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.69 km

4.51 km

1.90 km

292 m

188 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

3.78 km

3.65 km

1.29 km

631 m

219 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 19 June

18°C

15°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Canal Pathway Near Fields – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Kirkby

Canal Pathway Near Fields

Stone Bridge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Melling

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Narrowboats on the Canal

Drawbridge on the Canal

View of the Football Field

Cricket Field

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Milestones

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