Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Hindley

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Hindley

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Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Hindley

02:59

49.6km

450m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 67 m for 44 m

After 1.18 km for 34 m

After 17.5 km for 19 m

After 49.6 km for 44 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

Top Lock

Highlight • Structure

Great place to watch the narrow boats navigate the locks.

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11.8 km

DescriptionThe Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line.

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13.6 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

An excellent cycle path suitable for all bikes

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17.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

22.0 km

Simpson's Wood

Forest

23.6 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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30.5 km

Anglezarke Climb and View of Yarrow Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A climb of 0.75 miles, travelling north to south, at an average of 8% with the steepest part in the first 0.1 miles where it maxes out at around 25% …

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33.7 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir is named after the River Yarrow and is set within the stunning landscapes of the Yarrow Valley, a peaceful rural area with superb views all around.

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34.0 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Lake

35.4 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Upper Rivington Reservoir lies at the heart of the Rivington chain on the West Pennine Moors. The reservoir features an island, a bridleway, and a residence known as The Street along its side.

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39.3 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Lower Rivington Reservoir is at the end of the Rivington chain of reservoirs in Lancashire, England, with Upper Rivington Reservoir to the north, and Rivington Water Treatment Works to the …

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