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Top Lock, Wheelton – The Malthouse Farm loop from Preston England Temple

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Top Lock, Wheelton – The Malthouse Farm loop from Preston England Temple

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Top Lock, Wheelton – The Malthouse Farm loop from Preston England Temple

01:28

5.59km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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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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3.30 km

The Village Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Nice Cafe with Nice Food

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3.81 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

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3.85 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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3.87 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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3.91 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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4.59 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

5.33 km

The Malthouse Farm

Highlight • Pub

Canal-side pub with reasonably priced food and good selection of drinks.

Monday 12–10pm
Tuesday 12–10pm
Wednesday 12–10pm
Thursday 12–11pm
Friday 12–11pm
Saturday 12–11pm
Sunday 12–10pm

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5.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

1.61 km

350 m

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

1.64 km

863 m

859 m

172 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

9°C

87 %

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Top Lock, Wheelton – The Malthouse Farm loop from Preston England Temple

Malthouse Farm Pub & Restaurant

The Village Tearoom

Johnsons Locks

Top Lock, Wheelton

The Top Lock Pub

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

The Malthouse Farm

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