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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Brinscall Lake loop from Wheelton

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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Brinscall Lake loop from Wheelton

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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Brinscall Lake loop from Wheelton

02:46

10.2km

140m

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: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

2.71 km

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

Highlight • River

Good access to the picturesque canal towpath here at Withnell, but watch for punctures when the hedges have been cut back.

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4.49 km

Heights Plantation

Forest

5.22 km

Cafe stop

Highlight • Cafe

5.87 km

Shale Holes Pond

Highlight • Lake

6.53 km

Well Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

After a short climb we reached a good moorland track that provides vehicle access to the many shooting butts that line the hillside. Turning left we followed the track around …

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6.57 km

The Goit

Highlight • River

The Goit (sometimes written The Goyt) (see Oxford English Dictionary - Gote - a watercourse; any channel for water; a stream. Chiefly northern dialect.) is a canal used for transporting …

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6.70 km

Brinscall Lake

Highlight • Natural

Great walk for the family

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7.24 km

Woodland Path and Stone Shelter

Highlight • Forest

An interesting woodland area

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

2.57 km

1.40 km

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

2.08 km

1.67 km

1.17 km

1.12 km

800 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

18°C

14°C

89 %

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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Brinscall Lake loop from Wheelton

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

Cafe stop

Shale Holes Pond

Well Lane Climb

The Goit

Brinscall Lake

Woodland Path and Stone Shelter

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