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Parbold

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Scotman's Flash loop from Parbold

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
West Lancashire
Parbold

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Scotman's Flash loop from Parbold

Easy

4.0

(4)

48

riders

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Scotman's Flash loop from Parbold

01:51

28.4km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.77 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

2

8.23 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Structure

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.

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3

9.70 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Must be on a mountain bike or hybrid as the terrain is quite varied.

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4

11.6 km

Wigan Pier

Highlight • River

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

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5

11.8 km

Wigan Pier

Highlight • Historical Site

Wigan Pier sits on the superlative Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Very close to the town of Wigan with cafes, shops, pubs and bars. Also has a museum. You can walk …

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13.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

Lake

7

14.2 km

Scotman's Flash

Highlight • Lake

canal tow path on the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Wigan flashes on both sides brick paved all down the stretch always busy with walkers and cyclists

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8

16.2 km

Poolstock Canal Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Just off Poolstock Road if you cut in to the canal there is a good lock for you to take photos and the path is great to cycle on that goes near the flash

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9

16.4 km

10

22.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

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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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28.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

13.1 km

946 m

420 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

9.78 km

3.48 km

1.39 km

116 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

4°C

28 %

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