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Lancashire–Yorkshire Border – Greenberfield Locks loop from Brierfield

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Lancashire–Yorkshire Border – Greenberfield Locks loop from Brierfield

Easy

4.0

(4)

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Lancashire–Yorkshire Border – Greenberfield Locks loop from Brierfield

01:47

32.6km

150m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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330 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Brierfield

Highlight • Trail

Make sure you have a bell for the canal, lots of walkers.

Tip by

340 m

Up Active Bike Service Station

Highlight • Cycleway

5.11 km

Start of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

When it’s wet this is quite boggy- it can be cool up here too even when it’s warmer lower down

Tip by

11.2 km

Lancashire–Yorkshire Border

Highlight • Natural Monument

Scenic views all round on the border between Lancashire and Yorkshire

Tip by

15.2 km

View of the Rolls-Royce Factory

Highlight • Structure

Can make out one of the Rolls Royce turbo fan engines through the bushes and fence, next to the towpath.

Tip by

16.5 km

Originally a three-rise lock, Greenberfield Locks were adapted to three separate single locks in 1820. Above the second lock, you'll spot an old limekiln. Lime used to be carried between Yorkshire and Lancashire along this section of the canal for use in the fields.

Tip by

19.3 km

Barlick Castle

Ruins

32.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

4.68 km

3.60 km

238 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

10.6 km

3.35 km

249 m

207 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 27 August

18°C

14°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Lancashire–Yorkshire Border – Greenberfield Locks loop from Brierfield

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Brierfield

Up Active Bike Service Station

Canal Locks Near Burnley

Deer Spotting on Steady Climb

Start of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Trail

Lancashire–Yorkshire Border

View of the Rolls-Royce Factory

Greenberfield Locks

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