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

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire

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

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

04:04

58.0km

220m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: November 10, 2025

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 77 m for 3 m

After 48.9 km for 24 m

After 58.0 km for 3 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.49 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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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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5.83 km

White Bear Marina

Lake

3

7.45 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

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lovely stretch of canal to get off the mad roads

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4

14.0 km

Wigan Top Lock is no. 65 on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal system. If you are cycling to Wigan in the southwest and like locks, then there are another twenty …

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21.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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It is a stunning place to ride.

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23.4 km

A lovely scenic, tranquil, relaxing walk. Nice clean, clear wide pathways for walking or cycling. Great for taking pictures, videos, observing nature & wildlife. Great fun.

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7

28.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

8

37.5 km

Must be on a mountain bike or hybrid as the terrain is quite varied.

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50.9 km

Top Lock

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Great place to watch the narrow boats navigate the locks.

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54.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

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An excellent cycle path suitable for all bikes

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58.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

17.6 km

13.2 km

1.84 km

1.30 km

169 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

13.4 km

11.1 km

9.48 km

6.14 km

314 m

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