DescriptionThe Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line.

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8.26 km

Astley Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Good coffee shop in the grounds of the hall, and if it's open the hall is worth a visit for some Lancashire history.

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24.9 km

Red Bridge Over the River Douglas

Highlight • Bridge

Red Bridge is a beautiful way to cross the canal and you can see lots of wildlife

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38.0 km

Marine Drive Cycle Path and View of Blackpool

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice road and on clear days you can spot Blackpool Tower.
Lots of wildlife and natural beauty

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41.3 km

Southport Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

A fantastic place to ride with great views

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76.5 km

Former Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

The path here is far nice than staying on the canal path

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79.0 km

Top Lock

Highlight • Structure

Great place to watch the narrow boats navigate the locks.

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80.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

26.3 km

11.7 km

3.38 km

1.59 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.5 km

27.7 km

12.0 km

2.32 km

661 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Astley Hall

Red Bridge Over the River Douglas

Marine Drive Cycle Path and View of Blackpool

Southport Promenade

Former Railway Viaduct

Top Lock

Nearby routes

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