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North West England

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Gathurst Climb loop from Skelmersdale

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Gathurst Climb loop from Skelmersdale

Easy

5.0

(1)

2

riders

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Gathurst Climb loop from Skelmersdale

01:24

23.5km

210m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.27 km for 111 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.30 km

The Millhouse Pub

Highlight • Pub

2

4.41 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.

Tip by

3

6.32 km

River Douglas

Highlight • River

4

7.22 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. …

Tip by

5

8.20 km

S

Highlight • Other

6

10.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

7

10.6 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.

Tip by

8

11.3 km

Gathurst Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A steep 13%-er up from the canal at Gathurst. Gets busy at each end of the day so pick a quiet time, but a decent challenge to warm up with.

Tip by

B

23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.45 km

6.26 km

5.48 km

2.40 km

663 m

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

5.96 km

1.89 km

242 m

129 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

7°C

69 %

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