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Wigan Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wigan Wallgate

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Wigan Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wigan Wallgate

Hard

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Wigan Pier – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wigan Wallgate

02:00

19.3km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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744 m

Wigan Pier

Highlight • Historical Site

Wigan Pier sits on the superlative Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Very close to the town of Wigan with cafes, shops, pubs and bars. Also has a museum. You can walk down to the Wigan Flashes with good accessible paths and lots of wildlife.

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4.29 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Structure

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, crossing the Pennines, and including 91 locks on the main line.

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4.57 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Near Crooke

Highlight • Trail

6.22 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.

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6.74 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

7.79 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

9.71 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. The canal path is always a nice place to walk with an easy trail underfoot and plenty of interest along the way.

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