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North West England

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Heath Charnock

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Heath Charnock

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Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Heath Charnock

00:48

11.9km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.20 km

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.

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2

2.72 km

The Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

3

4.18 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

lovely stretch of canal to get off the mad roads

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4

5.73 km

Pathway Along the Canal Near Red Brick House

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5

7.86 km

Top Lock

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Great place to watch the narrow boats navigate the locks.

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6

11.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

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An excellent cycle path suitable for all bikes

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7

11.7 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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B

11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

2.90 km

2.17 km

333 m

Surfaces

6.93 km

3.28 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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