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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

02:42

10.6km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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170 m

Tastebuds Café, Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

Beautiful location right by the marina, this cafe is a fail-safe mid-ride stop. There are racks for bikes, an extensive cake and snack selection and great coffee. It's open every …

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279 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Two marinas either side of this branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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960 m

Rufford Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

1.79 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

5.23 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

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5.32 km

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This part of the canal being the Rufford Branch is where I would normally go and have my lunch and what a beauty it is too. There is a canalside …

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5.62 km

The Ship Inn

Highlight • Pub

6.54 km

Moss Lock, Rufford Branch, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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Moss Lock on the Rufford branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
There is a footbridge here so you can access the tow path on both sides of the canal and create nice circular walks.

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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.25 km

2.53 km

815 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.25 km

1.80 km

1.05 km

418 m

116 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 22 June

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rufford

Tastebuds Café, Fettlers Wharf Marina

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Rufford Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

The Ship Inn

Moss Lock, Rufford Branch, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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