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North West England

Whittle-Le-Woods

The Malthouse Farm – Top Lock, Wheelton loop from Preston England Temple

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Whittle-Le-Woods

The Malthouse Farm – Top Lock, Wheelton loop from Preston England Temple

Moderate

4.2

(5)

20

hikers

The Malthouse Farm – Top Lock, Wheelton loop from Preston England Temple

02:53

10.7km

130m

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: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

260 m

The Malthouse Farm

Highlight • Pub

Canal-side pub with reasonably priced food and good selection of drinks.

Monday 12–10pm
Tuesday 12–10pm
Wednesday 12–10pm
Thursday 12–11pm
Friday 12–11pm
Saturday 12–11pm
Sunday 12–10pm

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2

454 m

Malthouse Farm Pub & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

This delightful country pub has wooden beams open fires and flagstone floors that give it a wonderfully inviting feel. It's a peaceful setting surrounded by wildlife is a perfect place for a stop on a ride

Tip by

3

5.38 km

Denham Quarry

Highlight • Climb

4

9.07 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

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5

9.11 km

Top Lock, Wheelton

Highlight • Historical Site

A Grade II listed building, The Top Lock is a quintessential rural inn with lots of variety. A tasteful refurbishment will capitalise on this.
It's on the Leeds Liverpool canal …

Tip by

6

9.12 km

The Top Lock Pub

Highlight • Pub

Also at the lock in the photos there were ple ty of picnic benches and seating. Beautiful spot for a break.

Tip by

7

9.16 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

Tip by

9.50 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

9

9.98 km

Bus Café

Highlight • Cafe

Square sausage.. that is all......😍😍

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B

10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

2.93 km

1.45 km

280 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

2.85 km

1.51 km

1.26 km

1.02 km

715 m

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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14°C

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