Walk the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) by Train
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There are 2 stations within reach of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch): within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) runs about 7 miles in our route data, including any river sections it follows. The stations below are in order along it.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) train stations
- Wigan North Western0.3 mi (about 0.4 to 0.5 mi on foot) · closest
- Wigan Wallgate0.4 mi (about 0.5 to 0.6 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch), so these walks head out along the towpath and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the towpath allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the towpath | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan North Western | 7.0 mi and back | 15 mi | about 5 hours |
| Wigan Wallgate | 7.0 mi and back | 15 mi | about 5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Canal routes and towpaths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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