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North West England

Martin Mere Wetland Centre – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Leyland

Road cycling routes

North West England

Martin Mere Wetland Centre – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Leyland

Moderate

1.0

(1)

94

riders

Martin Mere Wetland Centre – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Leyland

02:14

54.0km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 27.2 km for 18 m

After 28.1 km for 16 m

After 33.4 km for 36 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.1 km

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

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2

17.0 km

The Boat House Café at Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great stop off for tea/coffee and cake etc Portion sizes are HUGE!! Good for calorie replacement on those long rides :)

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3

25.2 km

Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Martin Mere was formed at the end of the last ice age, when water filled a depression in the glacial drift. Since then its size has varied as water levels …

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4

29.5 km

Jack Parker Cycles

Highlight • Cycleway

Jack Parkers has now moved, Barry is situated over the road on the corner of the old Carpet shop.. Barry and the team have now added a huge sit down …

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30.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch)

Lake

6

33.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Back Lane across the Leeds Liverpool Canal

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7

39.0 km

Cedar Farm Galleries Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe at the farm popular with cyclists

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8

41.9 km

Bench at Roadside Triangle

Highlight • Rest Area

The bench is situated on a triangle of roads. It's nice to sit and have a little brake here

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9

44.9 km

River Yarrow in Eccleston

Highlight • River

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B

54.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.1 km

6.19 km

759 m

477 m

278 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

10.1 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

32°C

19°C

24 %

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