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Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Mill Hill

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England

Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Mill Hill

Moderate

4.8

(6)

32

riders

Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Mill Hill

02:05

29.0km

110m

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: April 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.76 km for 292 m

After 16.2 km for 93 m

After 19.9 km for 292 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.14 km

Stanworth Woods

Forest

2

6.44 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Scenic Stretch

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Absolutely stunning stretch peace and tranquility guaranteed along this section of the Leeds and Liverpool canal.

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3

11.4 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 …

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4

11.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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12.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

6

14.4 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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7

16.3 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

8

22.4 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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B

29.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

4.91 km

2.13 km

1.17 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.25 km

8.34 km

6.49 km

3.07 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

18 %

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