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Canal Towpath Steps – Greenberfield Locks loop from Barnoldswick

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Canal Towpath Steps – Greenberfield Locks loop from Barnoldswick

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Canal Towpath Steps – Greenberfield Locks loop from Barnoldswick

00:48

3.06km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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126 m

Canal Towpath Steps

Highlight • Cycleway

Great chance to try out your tekkerz on the way down to the canal tow path

Tip by

158 m

View of the Rolls-Royce Factory

Highlight • Structure

Can make out one of the Rolls Royce turbo fan engines through the bushes and fence, next to the towpath.

Tip by

1.32 km

Canal Path Cobbles

Highlight • Cycleway

Really taking the mixed-surface to the next level with a 50m section of decent sett

Tip by

1.40 km

Originally a three-rise lock, Greenberfield Locks were adapted to three separate single locks in 1820. Above the second lock, you'll spot an old limekiln. Lime used to be carried between Yorkshire and Lancashire along this section of the canal for use in the fields.

Tip by

3.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.72 km

1.01 km

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.17 km

1.08 km

673 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

18°C

15°C

63 %

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Canal Towpath Steps – Greenberfield Locks loop from Barnoldswick

Canal Towpath Steps

View of the Rolls-Royce Factory

Canal Path Cobbles

Greenberfield Locks

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