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North West England

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Twin Lakes Velo Café loop from Adlington

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Twin Lakes Velo Café loop from Adlington

Hard

14

riders

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Twin Lakes Velo Café loop from Adlington

05:30

89.6km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 62.3 km for 231 m

After 74.4 km for 220 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

559 m

White Bear Marina

Lake

2

897 m

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

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.

Tip by

3

36.1 km

The Stanley Arms, Aughton

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice pint

Tip by

57.2 km

Holmes Wood

Forest

62.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

6

63.3 km

Eyes Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Red Bridge is a beautiful way to cross the canal and you can see lots of wildlife

Tip by

7

67.8 km

Twin Lakes Velo Café

Highlight • Cafe

Specialist cyclist café with bike racks in visible location. Nice place, fairly quick service even when busy. Good Full English. Must be very nice on a hot day, with views over the water and outdoor seating.

Tip by

8

69.4 km

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

Tip by

70.0 km

Square's Wood

Forest

10

74.5 km

Eccleston Delph Café

Highlight • Cafe

fabulous cafe stop, super chip barms

Tip by

11

87.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

lovely stretch of canal to get off the mad roads

Tip by

12

88.3 km

Top Lock

Highlight • Structure

Great place to watch the narrow boats navigate the locks.

Tip by

B

89.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.5 km

3.86 km

3.66 km

3.19 km

1.71 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.7 km

14.9 km

3.10 km

1.66 km

1.24 km

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Highest point (120 m)

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Friday 10 July

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16°C

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