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North West England

Top Lock, Wheelton – The Top Lock Pub loop from Wheelton

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Top Lock, Wheelton – The Top Lock Pub loop from Wheelton

Easy

4.5

(4)

24

hikers

Top Lock, Wheelton – The Top Lock Pub loop from Wheelton

01:58

7.44km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

11 m

The Village Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Nice Cafe with Nice Food

Tip by

2

519 m

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

Tip by

3

560 m

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

4

573 m

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

5

612 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

Tip by

1.29 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

7

3.57 km

The Lock & Quay

Highlight • Restaurant

The Lock & Quay is a traditional public house with a good food offer. It is located on the edge of Chorley next to the Leeds Liverpool Canal

Tip by

8

6.97 km

Junction Before Busy A Road

Highlight • Other

Road leading to the junction is downhill so be ready to break as it comes onto a fast road

Tip by

B

7.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

1.56 km

408 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

1.75 km

1.59 km

774 m

640 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 27 August

18°C

15°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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