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Eyes Lane Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Parbold

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Eyes Lane Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Parbold

Moderate

4.5

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Eyes Lane Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Parbold

03:25

58.1km

160m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 48.2 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.53 km

The Eagle & Child, Bispham Green

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub opposite the village green at Bispham Green.

Tip by

11.5 km

Square's Wood

Forest

12.1 km

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

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15.7 km

Bretherton War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderful place to remember those who where lost

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17.9 km

Eyes Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Red Bridge is a beautiful way to cross the canal and you can see lots of wildlife

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26.3 km

Footpath – No Bikes Allowed

Highlight • Trail

Despite being used by tractors, lorries, etc, there is a sign stating footpath only, no bikes.

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29.6 km

St. Stephen's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice little church if you fancy a stop they have some seats you can take a break.

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39.0 km

Big Wood

Forest

48.3 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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52.6 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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53.2 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

56.3 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

58.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.8 km

5.21 km

1.64 km

1.35 km

1.20 km

818 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

9.43 km

2.13 km

1.54 km

378 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 31 August

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Eyes Lane Bridge – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Parbold

The Eagle & Child, Bispham Green

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Bretherton War Memorial

Eyes Lane Bridge

Footpath – No Bikes Allowed

St. Stephen's Church

The Slipway Bar & Restaurant

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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