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West Lancashire

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Ashurst Beacon loop from Up Holland

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

West Lancashire

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Ashurst Beacon loop from Up Holland

Moderate

7

hikers

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Ashurst Beacon loop from Up Holland

04:26

16.5km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.37 km

Holland Hall

Highlight • Pub

2.91 km

Dean Wood

Forest

3

4.97 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

4

5.49 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

6.53 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

6

8.37 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

7

11.8 km

Coronation Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

if you approach from Ashurst's Beacon, avoid the drop in the tree roots by walking slightly to the left and there is a much safer path. having crossed the bridge …

Tip by

8

12.4 km

Ashurst Beacon

Highlight • Monument

An easy walk up to the tower from the road. It has great views looking out towards Liverpool and Blackpool
This beacon tower was built in 1798 by Sir William …

Tip by

12.7 km

Edward Henry Plantation

Forest

B

16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

3.59 km

2.43 km

1.41 km

558 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

3.01 km

2.94 km

2.18 km

1.99 km

1.63 km

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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