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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Chorley

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire

Withnell Canal Towpath Access – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Chorley

Moderate

3.0

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Withnell Canal Towpath Access – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Chorley

01:20

23.2km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 78 m for 3 m

After 4.67 km for 31 m

After 5.29 km for 9 m

After 23.1 km for 3 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.29 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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2

5.34 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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3

5.38 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

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4

8.03 km

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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5

14.2 km

White Coppice to Brinscall Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a great track to cut out alot of road, the path runs along side a river and cricket club once. Popular in the area.

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6

15.4 km

White Coppice Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bit off a bone shaker.

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7

17.3 km

Nice flowing gentle off road stretch with stunning views over Anglezarke towards Rivington Pike.

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8

19.1 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a grass embankment with a gate to allow you to stop, refuel and take a photo or two. There is probably only room for 3-5 people at most.

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B

23.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.46 km

7.10 km

4.33 km

1.71 km

1.43 km

1.02 km

120 m

Surfaces

9.56 km

5.65 km

4.13 km

1.77 km

1.64 km

428 m

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