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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Gathurst Climb loop from Skelmersdale

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Gathurst Climb loop from Skelmersdale

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Gathurst Climb loop from Skelmersdale

01:24

23.5km

210m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.27 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.30 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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6.32 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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8.20 km

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Highlight • Other

10.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

10.6 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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11.3 km

Gathurst Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A steep 13%-er up from the canal at Gathurst. Gets busy at each end of the day so pick a quiet time, but a decent challenge to warm up with.

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23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.45 km

6.34 km

5.36 km

2.41 km

603 m

359 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

5.95 km

1.86 km

240 m

131 m

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

64 %

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Gathurst Climb loop from Skelmersdale

The Millhouse Pub

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Parbold

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Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Gathurst Climb

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