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Greater Manchester

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Curlew Lane loop from Wigan Wallgate

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Curlew Lane loop from Wigan Wallgate

Moderate

43

riders

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Curlew Lane loop from Wigan Wallgate

02:15

52.3km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 22.5 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

12.8 km

View of Preston and the Countryside

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Stop just at the side of the Church for a stunning view over Preston and the rest of the countryside. If you're continuing on to Bank Top, then make sure …

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2

22.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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Back Lane across the Leeds Liverpool Canal

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24.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

4

28.3 km

Curlew Lane

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful surroundings with good tarmac. Nice to sprint on

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5

31.2 km

Boat House Brasserie

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent coffee and cake

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6

31.2 km

This is a great stop off for tea/coffee and cake etc Portion sizes are HUGE!! Good for calorie replacement on those long rides :)

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31.6 km

Fishing Pool

Lake

8

35.4 km

Cedar Farm Galleries Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe at the farm popular with cyclists

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9

40.2 km

It's always great to enjoy nature and all the beautiful countryside the England has to offer on a bike ride

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B

52.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.4 km

9.08 km

3.42 km

1.82 km

311 m

165 m

135 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

6.46 km

116 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 30 May

17°C

12°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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