Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Gathurst

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Gathurst

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Gathurst

04:05

58.8km

380m

Cycling

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.9 km for 180 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.78 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Structure

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.

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5.95 km

Haigh Lower Plantations

Forest

13.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

lovely stretch of canal to get off the mad roads

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14.6 km

Top Lock

Highlight • Structure

Great place to watch the narrow boats navigate the locks.

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15.7 km

White Bear Marina

Lake

21.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

25.3 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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25.3 km

Top Lock, Wheelton

Highlight • Historical Site

A Grade II listed building, The Top Lock is a quintessential rural inn with lots of variety. A tasteful refurbishment will capitalise on this.
It's on the Leeds Liverpool canal …

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28.0 km

Ramsbotham Wood

Forest

30.3 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

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43.6 km

Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour

Highlight • Cafe

You will see the Fredericks sign down by the canal and some tables that make you think if is closed. But follow the path 100m up to to the main road.

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46.1 km

DescriptionThe Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line.

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