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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Freshfield

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North West England

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Freshfield

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Freshfield

03:50

64.7km

210m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 62.2 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.87 km

Closed Bridge on Canal Path

Highlight • Bridge

2

9.73 km

Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight • River

Due to heavy rain in some parts, the canal can flood the path. Leaving it muddy and unusable. On a sunny day, it's perfect for MTB or gravel, very pieceful away from cars etc

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3

20.8 km

Damwood Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice (short) stretch of bridleway

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4

30.2 km

The Boat House Café at Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great stop off for tea/coffee and cake etc Portion sizes are HUGE!! Good for calorie replacement on those long rides :)

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5

30.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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6

30.5 km

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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7

38.3 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

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43.2 km

New Park Wood

Forest

9

55.8 km

The Ship Inn, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Pub

The Ship Inn is situated on the Leeds Liverpool canal just off the A5147. It is in a rural location with fantastic views. It has a large garden with a …

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B

64.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.2 km

3.52 km

2.07 km

1.52 km

1.48 km

917 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

28.2 km

1.60 km

1.00 km

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Elevation

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

7°C

84 %

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