Leeds and Liverpool Canal Walk

A long distance walk of 126 miles which follows the towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal along its entire length. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files

Start: Canary Wharf, Leeds

Distance: 126 miles (203 km)

Grid Ref: SE296331

Climbing: 1,320 metres

Walk time: 50-60 hours

Days: 8-12

GPX Route File

Google Earth File

About the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

OL2 Yorkshire Dales – Southern and Western Area
OL21 South Pennines – Burnley, Hebden Bridge, Keighley and Todmorden
OL41 Forest of Bowland and Ribblesdale
266 Wirral and Chester
275 Liverpool, St Helens, Widnes and Runcorn
276 Bolton Central, Wigan and Warrington
285 Southport, Chorley, Wigan, Formby and Ormskirk
286 Blackpool and Preston
287 West Pennine Moors, Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington and Bolton North
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
289 Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby and Pontefract
297 Lower Wharfedale and Washburn Valley

Summary: The Leeds and Liverpool Canal walk is along the full length of the towpath of the most important canal in the north of England during the Industrial Revolution. What was once a busy highway of working vessels transporting coal, woollen and cotton products and all meand of household wares is now a leisure highway for narrowboat enthusiates, walkers and cyclists alike. Due to the popularity of the walk there are lots of diversions on the route like heritage museums, local parks, festivals throughout the year and there is also plenty of choices for food, drink and accommodation.

Useful Links:
Canal and River Trust
Long Distance Walkers Association

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