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North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

Top Lock, Wheelton – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Cherry Tree

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

Top Lock, Wheelton – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Cherry Tree

Easy

6

riders

Top Lock, Wheelton – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Cherry Tree

01:15

21.3km

70m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 276 m for 8 m

After 10.8 km for 28 m

After 21.1 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

471 m

Feniscowles Towpath, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Trail

beautiful stretch of the Leeds Liverpool canal.

Tip by

2

2.41 km

Feniscowles Bridge 93B, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Avid with dog walkers a bell is highly recommended

Tip by

3

10.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

Tip by

4

10.8 km

Top Lock, Wheelton

Highlight • Historical Site

A Grade II listed building, The Top Lock is a quintessential rural inn with lots of variety. A tasteful refurbishment will capitalise on this.
It's on the Leeds Liverpool canal …

Tip by

5

10.9 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

Tip by

6

13.5 km

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

Highlight • River

Good access to the picturesque canal towpath here at Withnell, but watch for punctures when the hedges have been cut back.

Tip by

7

15.7 km

View of the Canal and Narrowboats

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very picturesque area watching the canal boats go by definitely worth a break here and enjoy

Tip by

B

21.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

1.89 km

460 m

416 m

122 m

Surfaces

8.31 km

5.19 km

4.52 km

1.86 km

1.45 km

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Sunday 18 October

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