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

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

Moderate

4.0

(2)

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

03:30

55.9km

340m

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: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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913 m

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

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

Tip by

1.54 km

Square's Wood

Forest

11.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

17.2 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.

Tip by

19.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Structure

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.

Tip by

20.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

23.0 km

Poolstock Canal Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Just off Poolstock Road if you cut in to the canal there is a good lock for you to take photos and the path is great to cycle on that goes near the flash

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29.3 km

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Highlight • Forest

Haigh Hall is a historic country house in Haigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester. Built between 1827 and 1840 for James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, it replaced an ancient manor house …

Tip by

30.5 km

School Coverts

Forest

34.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

lovely stretch of canal to get off the mad roads

Tip by

37.5 km

White Bear Marina

Lake

37.9 km

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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55.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

12.9 km

7.11 km

4.14 km

2.45 km

2.38 km

227 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

6.73 km

5.92 km

5.78 km

2.11 km

670 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

18°C

12°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Poolstock Canal Lock

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

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