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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Chorley

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire

Withnell Canal Towpath Access – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Chorley

Moderate

3.0

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4

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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Chorley

01:20

23.1km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 77 m for 3 m

After 4.67 km for 31 m

After 5.29 km for 9 m

After 23.1 km for 3 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.28 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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2

5.34 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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3

5.38 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

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4

8.02 km

Good access to the picturesque canal towpath here at Withnell, but watch for punctures when the hedges have been cut back.

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5

14.1 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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6

15.4 km

White Coppice Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bit off a bone shaker.

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7

17.3 km

Nice flowing gentle off road stretch with stunning views over Anglezarke towards Rivington Pike.

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8

19.1 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a grass embankment with a gate to allow you to stop, refuel and take a photo or two. There is probably only room for 3-5 people at most.

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B

23.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.45 km

7.23 km

4.32 km

1.59 km

1.43 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.70 km

5.63 km

3.98 km

1.81 km

1.61 km

376 m

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Friday 10 July

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