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Top Lock, Wheelton – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Preston England Temple

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Top Lock, Wheelton – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Preston England Temple

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Top Lock, Wheelton – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Preston England Temple

01:22

13.1km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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298 m

Malthouse Farm Pub & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

This delightful country pub has wooden beams open fires and flagstone floors that give it a wonderfully inviting feel. It's a peaceful setting surrounded by wildlife is a perfect place for a stop on a ride

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1.65 km

Top Lock, Wheelton

Highlight • Historical Site

A Grade II listed building, The Top Lock is a quintessential rural inn with lots of variety. A tasteful refurbishment will capitalise on this.
It's on the Leeds Liverpool canal …

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1.67 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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1.70 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

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4.33 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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6.53 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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6.64 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Scenic Stretch

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Absolutely stunning stretch peace and tranquility guaranteed along this section of the Leeds and Liverpool canal.

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11.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

912 m

910 m

359 m

Surfaces

7.41 km

3.82 km

786 m

776 m

229 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

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Top Lock, Wheelton – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Preston England Temple

Malthouse Farm Pub & Restaurant

Top Lock, Wheelton

The Top Lock Pub

Johnsons Locks

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

View of the Canal and Narrowboats

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Scenic Stretch

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

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