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Twin Lakes Velo Café – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Gathurst

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England
North West England
Wigan
Shevington

Twin Lakes Velo Café – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Gathurst

Moderate

7

riders

Twin Lakes Velo Café – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Gathurst

02:50

47.3km

280m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.89 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

866 m

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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2.43 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

4.58 km

Coal Pit Hey Plantation

Forest

4

9.72 km

Heskin Village Hall

Highlight • Other

5

17.4 km

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

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6

19.0 km

Twin Lakes Velo Café

Highlight • Cafe

Specialist cyclist café with bike racks in visible location. Nice place, fairly quick service even when busy. Good Full English. Must be very nice on a hot day, with views over the water and outdoor seating.

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7

21.9 km

Bretherton War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderful place to remember those who where lost

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8

30.1 km

This is a great stop off for tea/coffee and cake etc Portion sizes are HUGE!! Good for calorie replacement on those long rides :)

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9

30.3 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Two marinas either side of this branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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10

30.4 km

Beautiful location right by the marina, this cafe is a fail-safe mid-ride stop. There are racks for bikes, an extensive cake and snack selection and great coffee. It's open every …

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B

47.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

10.0 km

2.23 km

2.10 km

1.07 km

183 m

Surfaces

42.1 km

2.27 km

1.95 km

974 m

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Saturday 17 October

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6°C

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