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

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

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

03:51

15.2km

30m

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 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.04 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Trail

3.14 km

The Canal Turn, Aintree Racecourse

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view from the Leeds-Liverpool Canal of one of several famous or infamous fences on the Grand National Course. The preceding fence just in view in the distance is the Foinavon Fence, a fence with a great story behind it.

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7.53 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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7.54 km

Narrowboats on the Canal

Highlight • River

7.62 km

Drawbridge on the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

9.07 km

Stone Bridge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Melling

Highlight • River

9.69 km

Canal Pathway Near Fields

Highlight • Trail

Paths a bit rough around here, but nice area.

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13.0 km

'Floating Heart' and White Lilies

Highlight • River

A beautiful sight at this time of year. The canal in her summer finery, festooned with a carpet of Floating Heart and White Water Lilies. Absolutely beautiful

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15.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

555 m

419 m

314 m

Surfaces

7.18 km

5.61 km

1.23 km

952 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

19°C

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

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

The Canal Turn, Aintree Racecourse

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Narrowboats on the Canal

Drawbridge on the Canal

Stone Bridge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Melling

Canal Pathway Near Fields

'Floating Heart' and White Lilies

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