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Lancashire

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Chorley

Routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Chorley

Moderate

6

riders

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Chorley

02:59

50.5km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 77 m for 3 m

After 41.4 km for 24 m

After 50.5 km for 3 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.49 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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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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5.83 km

White Bear Marina

Lake

3

7.45 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

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lovely stretch of canal to get off the mad roads

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4

21.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, crossing the Pennines, and including 91 locks on the main line.

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5

23.4 km

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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25.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

7

29.9 km

Must be on a mountain bike or hybrid as the terrain is quite varied.

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8

31.8 km

Wigan Pier

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Careful, busy roads around here, be safe, be seen.

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9

43.3 km

Top Lock

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Great place to watch the narrow boats navigate the locks.

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10

46.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

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An excellent cycle path suitable for all bikes

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B

50.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

13.2 km

11.4 km

1.43 km

946 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

11.2 km

10.5 km

9.41 km

5.60 km

270 m

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