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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Cherry Tree

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Cherry Tree

Easy

5.0

(2)

14

riders

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Cherry Tree

01:29

23.2km

90m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 276 m for 8 m

After 10.5 km for 9 m

After 11.1 km for 31 m

After 12.2 km for 13 m

After 12.8 km for 9 m

After 23.0 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.94 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Blackburn with Darwen Section

Highlight • River

At 127 miles (204 km) in length, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest single canal in Britain. Constructed over 46 years, from 1770 to 1816, it was an …

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2

3.44 km

Stanworth Bridge No. 93

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Stanworth Bridge No 93 is a minor waterways place on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) between Withnell Fold Bridge No 88 (Withnell Fold village …

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3

10.4 km

The Top Lock Pub

Highlight • Pub

Also at the lock in the photos there were ple ty of picnic benches and seating. Beautiful spot for a break.

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4

10.4 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

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5

10.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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6

15.4 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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7

17.6 km

View of the Canal and Narrowboats

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very picturesque area watching the canal boats go by definitely worth a break here and enjoy

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8

21.2 km

Feniscowles Bridge 93B, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Avid with dog walkers a bell is highly recommended

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B

23.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

1.58 km

760 m

702 m

467 m

109 m

Surfaces

8.54 km

7.31 km

5.81 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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15°C

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