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

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

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

01:19

18.7km

190m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.2 km for 8 m

After 18.1 km for 28 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.23 km

White Coppice to Brinscall Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a great track to cut out alot of road, the path runs along side a river and cricket club once. Popular in the area.

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8.34 km

Downhill Track to Moor Road

Highlight • Trail

Moderate, relatively smooth, non-technical downhill. Relatively short. Stop at the bottom of the track as we need to give way to traffic

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8.56 km

Van Hill Memorial Forest

Highlight • Forest

Be mindful that some are footpaths, some are bridleways. Share with care.

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14.8 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

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17.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

18.1 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 …

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18.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.08 km

5.01 km

3.50 km

1.39 km

576 m

127 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

5.09 km

3.24 km

3.01 km

105 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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

White Coppice to Brinscall Path

Downhill Track to Moor Road

Van Hill Memorial Forest

The Lock & Quay

Top Lock, Wheelton

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

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