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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Wigan Pier loop from Gathurst

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Wigan Pier loop from Gathurst

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Wigan Pier loop from Gathurst

02:08

30.5km

190m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.78 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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3.25 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Must be on a mountain bike or hybrid as the terrain is quite varied.

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5.13 km

Wigan Pier

Highlight • River

Careful, busy roads around here, be safe, be seen.

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5.56 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Highlight • River

5.68 km

Red Pepper Cafe

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10.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

12.6 km

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Highlight • Forest

Haigh Hall is a historic country house in Haigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester. Built between 1827 and 1840 for James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, it replaced an ancient manor house …

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14.8 km

Meadow Pit

Lake

24.8 km

Poolstock Canal Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Just off Poolstock Road if you cut in to the canal there is a good lock for you to take photos and the path is great to cycle on that goes near the flash

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30.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

7.23 km

6.19 km

4.41 km

276 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

6.07 km

4.86 km

3.25 km

2.93 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

64 %

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Wigan Pier loop from Gathurst

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Wigan Pier

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bridgewater Canal Junction

Red Pepper Cafe

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Poolstock Canal Lock

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