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Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Buckshaw Parkway

Road cycling routes

North West England

Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Buckshaw Parkway

Easy

5

riders

Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Buckshaw Parkway

00:56

18.7km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.92 km for 93 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

572 m

The War Horse

Highlight • Pub

The War Horse is a casual pub very nice inside. Serves a great Sunday roast. I was told by the locals.

Tip by

2

2.73 km

All You Knead Bakery & Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Can't beat a little smell of bread baking in the morning. Lovely bakery, plenty to offer and wonderful staff.

Tip by

3

3.96 km

Malthouse Farm Pub & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

This delightful country pub has wooden beams open fires and flagstone floors that give it a wonderfully inviting feel. It's a peaceful setting surrounded by wildlife is a perfect place for a stop on a ride

Tip by

4

4.52 km

Bus Café

Highlight • Cafe

Square sausage.. that is all......😍😍

Tip by

5

5.17 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

6

5.22 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

Tip by

7

5.79 km

The Village Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Nice Cafe with Nice Food

Tip by

8

13.8 km

Junction Before Busy A Road

Highlight • Other

Road leading to the junction is downhill so be ready to break as it comes onto a fast road

Tip by

B

18.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

4.35 km

716 m

372 m

133 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

2.82 km

264 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Weather

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Wednesday 21 October

12°C

6°C

35 %

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