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Wigan Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Junction

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Wigan Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Junction

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Wigan Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Junction

02:16

36.3km

80m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 974 m for 8 m

After 35.3 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.72 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Parbold

Highlight • River

Parbold is a village on the leeds liverpool canal with nice cafes and pubs for refreshment. This stretch of canal is lovely.

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6.84 km

The Millhouse Pub

Highlight • Pub

9.54 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Bridge

The Leeds & Liverpool canal runs for 127miles between the two cities. Originally built for transporting goods it's use declined after the railways and nowadays it's predominantly used for recreation. …

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10.5 km

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11.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

14.6 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Near Crooke

Highlight • Trail

18.3 km

Wigan Pier

Highlight • River

Careful, busy roads around here, be safe, be seen.

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23.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

A lovely scenic, tranquil, relaxing walk. Nice clean, clear wide pathways for walking or cycling. Great for taking pictures, videos, observing nature & wildlife. Great fun.

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34.3 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Great views of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. On the path there is also the Ship Inn pub

Tip by

36.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

14.1 km

3.45 km

1.39 km

174 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

9.55 km

3.98 km

2.69 km

213 m

171 m

Elevation

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Monday 22 June

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Wigan Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Junction

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Parbold

The Millhouse Pub

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal Near Crooke

Wigan Pier

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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