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North West England

The Running Horses – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Maghull

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

The Running Horses – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Maghull

Easy

5.0

(1)

8

hikers

The Running Horses – Leeds & Liverpool Canal loop from Maghull

01:18

5.14km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 176 m for 13 m

After 4.96 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

210 m

The Running Horses

Highlight • Cafe

Nice canal side pub with traditional pub food, drinks and snacks. Plenty of outside space so you can keep your bike in view.
Open everyday 12:00 - 23:00.
Food served …

Tip by

2

783 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Maghull Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice canal section

Tip by

3

1.33 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Milestones

Highlight • Monument

The Leeds Liverpool Canal. Once an integral part of the transport infrastructure.

Tip by

4

2.14 km

Cricket Field

Highlight • Structure

A few nice benches to watch the cricket.

Tip by

5

2.49 km

Drawbridge on the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

6

2.57 km

Narrowboats on the Canal

Highlight • River

7

2.58 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Watch out for the ducks and swans that sit along the panel path and dogs off the leash.

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B

5.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

155 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

650 m

641 m

187 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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