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North West England

Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Chorley

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Chorley

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Top Lock, Wheelton – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Chorley

02:20

34.3km

150m

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 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.6 km for 292 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

2.08 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

Tip by

2

5.30 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 and is worth a stop for break if you're heading that way.

Tip by

3

10.1 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

Tip by

12.5 km

Stanworth Woods

Forest

5

17.2 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, crossing the Pennines, and including 91 locks on the main line.

Tip by

6

24.3 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.

Tip by

7

29.2 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

Tip by

32.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

B

34.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

6.72 km

3.37 km

2.65 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

8.40 km

7.07 km

4.68 km

2.30 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Weather

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Tuesday 25 August

24°C

16°C

75 %

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