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Top Lock, Wheelton – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Clayton-le-Woods

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Chorley
Whittle-Le-Woods

Top Lock, Wheelton – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Clayton-le-Woods

Moderate

5.0

(2)

8

hikers

Top Lock, Wheelton – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Clayton-le-Woods

02:51

10.8km

110m

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: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.57 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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2

2.62 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 …

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3

2.64 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.

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4

2.66 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

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3.72 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

6

5.30 km

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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7

8.79 km

Denham Quarry

Highlight • Climb

B

10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

4.96 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

2.94 km

1.59 km

1.09 km

662 m

132 m

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Sunday 12 July

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