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Ashurst Beacon – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Upholland

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Ashurst Beacon – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Upholland

Moderate

5.0

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Ashurst Beacon – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Upholland

02:02

31.3km

270m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.09 km

Ashurst Beacon

Highlight • Monument

An easy walk up to the tower from the road. It has great views looking out towards Liverpool and Blackpool
This beacon tower was built in 1798 by Sir William …

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8.73 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Parbold

Highlight • River

Parbold is a village on the leeds liverpool canal with nice cafes and pubs for refreshment. This stretch of canal is lovely.

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13.6 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Great views of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. On the path there is also the Ship Inn pub

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13.7 km

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This part of the canal being the Rufford Branch is where I would normally go and have my lunch and what a beauty it is too. There is a canalside …

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21.1 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Bridge

The Leeds & Liverpool canal runs for 127miles between the two cities. Originally built for transporting goods it's use declined after the railways and nowadays it's predominantly used for recreation. …

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22.0 km

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22.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

24.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

A lovely scenic, tranquil, relaxing walk. Nice clean, clear wide pathways for walking or cycling. Great for taking pictures, videos, observing nature & wildlife. Great fun.

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25.4 km

Gathurst Wood

Forest

31.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

8.26 km

5.70 km

3.37 km

1.99 km

1.10 km

100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

11.6 km

4.13 km

1.38 km

228 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

27°C

21°C

56 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Ashurst Beacon – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Upholland

Ashurst Beacon

The Millhouse Pub

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Parbold

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

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