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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Hoghton Tower War Memorial loop from Lostock Hall

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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Hoghton Tower War Memorial loop from Lostock Hall

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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Hoghton Tower War Memorial loop from Lostock Hall

01:45

29.5km

200m

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: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.1 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.30 km

Stone Bridge and Stepping Stones, Cuerden Valley Park

Highlight • Bridge

Cuerden Valley Park it a beautiful area with many rivers and bridges to cross some with stone steps. A perfect place to stop

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6.69 km

Sunrise View in Cuerden Valley Park

Highlight • Natural

A great alternative to the road. The park is paved most of the way so is suitable for all types of bikes, however there are some short gravel sections.

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9.24 km

All You Knead Bakery & Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Can't beat a little smell of bread baking in the morning. Lovely bakery, plenty to offer and wonderful staff.

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13.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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13.1 km

The Top Lock Pub

Highlight • Pub

Also at the lock in the photos there were ple ty of picnic benches and seating. Beautiful spot for a break.

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13.2 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

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14.2 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

15.8 km

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

Highlight • River

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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19.9 km

Hoghton Tower War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful made memorial to remember those who where lost.

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29.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.57 km

6.69 km

5.73 km

4.26 km

3.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

4.44 km

3.90 km

2.21 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – Hoghton Tower War Memorial loop from Lostock Hall

Stone Bridge and Stepping Stones, Cuerden Valley Park

Sunrise View in Cuerden Valley Park

All You Knead Bakery & Cafe

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

The Top Lock Pub

Johnsons Locks

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

Hoghton Tower War Memorial

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