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Green's Lane Canal Crossing – The Running Horses loop from Downholland

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Green's Lane Canal Crossing – The Running Horses loop from Downholland

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Green's Lane Canal Crossing – The Running Horses loop from Downholland

01:05

17.8km

40m

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: March 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.9 km for 263 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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685 m

The Ship Inn, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Pub

The Ship Inn is situated on the Leeds Liverpool canal just off the A5147. It is in a rural location with fantastic views. It has a large garden with a …

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2.92 km

Green's Lane Canal Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Near Downholland this with cut of the junction ahead and you pass over the canal.

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4.22 km

Bridge Over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Nice place to cross with nice views

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5.58 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towards Aughton

Highlight • Cycleway

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, crossing the Pennines, and including 91 locks on the main line

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9.32 km

The Running Horses

Highlight • Cafe

Nice canal side pub with traditional pub food, drinks and snacks. Plenty of outside space so you can keep your bike in view.
Open everyday 12:00 - 23:00.
Food served …

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11.6 km

Cheshire Lines Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Rejoining the Cheshire Lines

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12.7 km

Trans Pennine Trail – Cheshire Lines

Highlight • Trail

Great off road route. Heading south to north coming out at Plex Moss Lane gives easy access east or west. Alternatively come off before on the quiet route from Formby to Haskayne.

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15.0 km

Farmer Ted's Farm Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Road runs out to Southport

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

2.38 km

1.04 km

1.02 km

316 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

5.60 km

741 m

345 m

Elevation

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Saturday 30 May

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Green's Lane Canal Crossing – The Running Horses loop from Downholland

The Ship Inn, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Green's Lane Canal Crossing

Bridge Over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towards Aughton

The Running Horses

Cheshire Lines Path

Trans Pennine Trail – Cheshire Lines

Farmer Ted's Farm Park

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