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North West England

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

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

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

Easy

36

riders

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

01:41

23.5km

70m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 9.42 km for 36 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

866 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

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.

Tip by

2

1.39 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

2.43 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

4

6.94 km

Ann House Gallery (Parbold Tower)

Highlight • Monument

5

8.83 km

WWII Pillbox

Highlight • Monument

6

9.43 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Back Lane across the Leeds Liverpool Canal

Tip by

7

11.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Great views of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. On the path there is also the Ship Inn pub

Tip by

8

21.3 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Quiet Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

B

23.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

6.26 km

3.13 km

621 m

430 m

263 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

5.65 km

1.70 km

1.49 km

180 m

144 m

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Thursday 3 September

19°C

14°C

88 %

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