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Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Preston England Temple

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Preston England Temple

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runners

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Preston England Temple

02:22

22.4km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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839 m

The Top Lock Pub

Highlight • Pub

Also at the lock in the photos there were ple ty of picnic benches and seating. Beautiful spot for a break.

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879 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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3.49 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.

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5.68 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

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7.63 km

Stanworth Woods

Forest

9.29 km

Feniscowles Bridge 93B, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Avid with dog walkers a bell is highly recommended

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10.8 km

Blackburn Running Club

Highlight • Other

11.6 km

Feniscowles Towpath, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Trail

beautiful stretch of the Leeds Liverpool canal.

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14.9 km

Stanworth Bridge No. 93

Highlight • Bridge

Stanworth Bridge No 93 is a minor waterways place on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) between Withnell Fold Bridge No 88 (Withnell Fold village …

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20.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

22.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

2.01 km

1.97 km

1.14 km

970 m

115 m

Surfaces

8.00 km

6.03 km

5.66 km

1.35 km

1.06 km

264 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 15 August

19°C

9°C

39 %

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Preston England Temple

The Top Lock Pub

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

View of the Canal and Narrowboats

Feniscowles Bridge 93B, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Blackburn Running Club

Feniscowles Towpath, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Stanworth Bridge No. 93

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