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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Canal Towpath Trail loop from Parbold

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Canal Towpath Trail loop from Parbold

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Canal Towpath Trail loop from Parbold

03:14

41.4km

70m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 34.2 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.09 km

WWII Pillbox

Highlight • Monument

5.05 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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16.7 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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19.0 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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20.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

24.3 km

Frog Band Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Nice pub ahead

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34.2 km

The Slipway Bar & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

The pub is called "The Slipway Bar & Restaurant"
It has great home cooked food. There is plenty of outdoor seating along the canal.
It gets very busy in the …

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41.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

5.44 km

5.27 km

1.60 km

427 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

13.3 km

2.95 km

1.55 km

1.43 km

415 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

15°C

7°C

39 %

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Canal Towpath Trail loop from Parbold

WWII Pillbox

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

The Ship Inn, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Canal Towpath Trail

Frog Band Sculptures

The Slipway Bar & Restaurant

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