Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Top Lock loop from Wigan Wallgate

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Top Lock loop from Wigan Wallgate

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Top Lock loop from Wigan Wallgate

02:37

39.0km

180m

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: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 103 m for 14 m

After 6.99 km for 29 m

After 16.9 km for 19 m

After 20.0 km for 8 m

After 38.9 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.95 km

Former Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

The path here is far nice than staying on the canal path

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8.55 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

lovely stretch of canal to get off the mad roads

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9.45 km

Top Lock

Highlight • Structure

Great place to watch the narrow boats navigate the locks.

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10.5 km

White Bear Marina

Lake

13.3 km

Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour

Highlight • Cafe

You will see the Fredericks sign down by the canal and some tables that make you think if is closed. But follow the path 100m up to to the main road.

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16.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

17.6 km

The Lock & Quay

Highlight • Restaurant

The Lock & Quay is a traditional public house with a good food offer. It is located on the edge of Chorley next to the Leeds Liverpool Canal

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28.8 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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