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Sep 9, 2016 · The Leeds Liverpool canal is the longest canal in Britain built as a single waterway and snakes through the northern heartlands of the Industrial Revolution. The signposts of history, engineering excellence and the working life of people from the past are all still visible along the 127 mile route.
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal offers 127 miles of walking, boating, wildlife-watching and all-round relaxation. Our team of experts work hard to ensure this 200 year-old canal continues to be a well-loved link between the bustling cities of Liverpool and Leeds.
4 days ago · 14. Blackburn. Melisa Wingfield said: "Blackburn! Quite central and close to things you need. Lovely people and beautiful countryside nearby!"
Since the mid-1960s the sustainability of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, as it has done for all canals on the British waterway system, has depended increasingly on its leisure uses. The Canal is now one of the north's major attractions, with opportunities for boating, canoeing, walking, cycling, fishing or just a quiet stroll.
Jul 13, 2024 · Lucky for us, the Leeds Liverpool canal is the perfect route for stopping for a cold pint or pub lunch.
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Nov 14, 2016 · There is more to Burscough than just the Leeds Liverpool Canal, but 200 years after that waterway was completed (and 242 since it reached the town itself) it remains a vibrant part of the town’s character, fabric and scenery.
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The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is 127 miles (204 km) long and crosses the country from Liverpool to Leeds, via East Lancashire and the Pennines. It was generally built with locks 60 ft (18 m) long and 14 ft 3 in (4.34 m) wide. [22] The Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Wigan Pier.
