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Leeds and Liverpool Canal Walking Holiday in
Northern England
A 129 mile walk along the wonderful towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Leeds to Liverpool.
This is one of our Canal Walking Holidays, and also one of our Northern England Walking Holidays.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Walking Holiday
in Northern England
from Leeds to Liverpool
Enjoy a self-guided walking holiday on the 129 miles of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath. Leaving Leeds the canal visits picturesque villages in the Yorkshire Dales, crosses the Pennines and passes through East Lancashire before reaching Liverpool. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest single canal in Britain built by a single company.
On this English self-guided walking holiday you hike through some of the highlights of Britain’s industrial heritage as it meanders its way via Skipton, Burnley, Blackburn and Wigan, although you hardly notice the metropolis on this quiet corridor of calm that is the canal.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal walking trail is a great introduction to walking holidays in UK and a great way to explore the diverse waterway environment.
The canal was built in the late 1700’s to transport raw materials such as coal, limestone, wool and manufactured goods such a textiles and cloth to the growing port of Liverpool, gateway to the Irish Sea and the Americas.
The hiking route is a great first walking holiday as it is fairly easy walking and offers a wealth of interesting places to visit en-route.
This canal towpath can be walked in two weeks of 13 days walking and 14 nights, or split into two separate weeks.
We offer 3 suggested itinerary for the Leeds and Liverpool Canal walking holiday:
Please see details and prices below.
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.
The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.
We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.
Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.
Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.
All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing. The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.
This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.
The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.
Leeds to Liverpool
in UK
15 day itinerary
13 days walking and 14 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive Leeds | |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Leeds | |
| Day 2: | Leeds to Calverley | 7 miles |
| Day 3: | Calverley to Keighley, via Saltaire | 12.5 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Keighley to visit Haworth and Bronte Parsonage Museum, by preserved railway, stay Keighley | |
| Day 4: | Keithley to Skipton | 11 miles |
| Optional Day: | Optional extra day in Skipton to visit Bolton Abbey by preserved steam railway, stay Skipton | |
| Day 5: | Skipton to Barnoldswick | 12 miles |
| Day 6: | Barnoldswick to Burnley | 12 miles |
| Day 7: | Burnley to Clayton le Moors | 7 miles |
| Day 8: | Clayton le Moors to Blackburn | 8 miles |
| Day 9: | Blackburn to Chorley | 12 miles |
| Day 10: | Chorley to Wigan | 10 miles |
| Day 11: | Wigan to Lathom | 11 miles |
| Day 12 | Lathom to Lydiate | 10 miles |
| Day 13: | Lydiate to Aintree | 8 miles |
| Day 14: | Aintree to Liverpool | 7 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Liverpool | |
| Day 15: | depart Liverpool |
15 day itinerary 14 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2025 | £1,918 | £3,024 | £3,304 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Liverpool
Dixie Dean Hotel
double/twin
£38
single
£58
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Walking Holiday
Leeds to Liverpool
Suggested Tour Duration:
14 nights, 13 days walking
Total Distance:
129 miles/205 kms
Min/max daily distance:
7/12.5 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
Easy
Features:
Royal Armouries Leeds
Saltaire
Keighley & Worth Valley Steam Railway
Haworth and Bronte Parsonage
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Skipton
Skipton Castle
Bolton Abbey
Yorkshire Dales
Wigan Pier & Trecherfield Mill
Albert Dock Liverpool
The Beatles Story Liverpool
Maritime Museum Liverpool
A 129 mile walk along the wonderful towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Leeds to Liverpool.
This is one of our Canal Walking Holidays, and also one of our Northern England Walking Holidays.
Leeds to Blackburn
in UK
9 day itinerary
7 days walking and 8 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive Leeds | |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Leeds | |
| Day 2: | Leeds to Calverley | 7 miles |
| Day 3: | Calverley to Keighley, via Saltaire | 12.5 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Keighley to visit Haworth and Bronte Parsonage Museum, by preserved railway, stay Keighley | |
| Day 4: | Keithley to Skipton | 11 miles |
| Optional Day: | Optional extra day in Skipton to visit Bolton Abbey by preserved steam railway, stay Skipton | |
| Day 5: | Skipton to Barnoldswick | 12 miles |
| Day 6: | Barnoldswick to Burnley | 12 miles |
| Day 7: | Burnley to Clayton le Moors | 7 miles |
| Day 8: | Clayton le Moors to Blackburn | 8 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Blackburn | |
| Day 9: | depart Blackburn |
9 day itinerary 8 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2025 | £1,096 | £1,728 | £1,888 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Walking Holiday
Leeds to Blackburn
Suggested Tour Duration:
8 nights, 7 days walking
Total Distance:
71 miles/111 kms
Min/max daily distance:
7/12.5 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
Easy
Features:
Royal Armouries Leeds
Saltaire
Keighley & Worth Valley Steam Railway
Haworth and Bronte Parsonage
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Skipton
Skipton Castle
Bolton Abbey
Yorkshire Dales
A 129 mile walk along the wonderful towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Leeds to Liverpool.
This is one of our Canal Walking Holidays, and also one of our Northern England Walking Holidays.
Blackburn to Liverpool
in UK
8 day itinerary
6 days walking and 7 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive Blackburn | |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Blackburn | |
| Day 2: | Blackburn to Chorley | 12 miles |
| Day 3: | Chorley to Wigan | 10 miles |
| Day 4: | Wigan to Lathom | 11 miles |
| Day 5: | Lathom to Lydiate | 10 miles |
| Day 6: | Lydiate to Aintree | 8 miles |
| Day 7: | Aintree to Liverpool | 7 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Liverpool | |
| Day 8: | depart Liverpool |
8 day itinerary 7 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2025 | £959 | £1,512 | £1,652 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Liverpool
Dixie Dean Hotel
double/twin
£38
single
£58
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Walking Holiday
Blackburn to Liverpool
Suggested Tour Duration:
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
58 miles/92 kms
Min/max daily distance:
7/12 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
Easy
Features:
Wigan Pier & Trecherfield Mill
Albert Dock Liverpool
The Beatles Story Liverpool
Maritime Museum Liverpool
A 129 mile walk along the wonderful towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Leeds to Liverpool.
This is one of our Canal Walking Holidays, and also one of our Northern England Walking Holidays.
Please note the Grand National will take place in Aintree Thursday 11th to Saturday 5th April 2025.
This affects the availability of accommodation in Aintree and the area, and our ability to deliver your luggage.
Therefore when booking your walking holiday on Leeds & Liverpool Canal we suggest you avoid these dates.
Please note the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Race will take place on Saturday 23rd August 2025.
This affects the availability of accommodation in Liverpool and Leeds and your enjoyment of the canal towpath.
Therefore when booking your walking holiday on Leeds & Liverpool Canal we suggest you avoid this date.
What’s included
in your Leeds and Liverpool Canal Walking Holiday in Northern England
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- daily luggage transfer
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- 1:50,00 map (temporarily unavailable)
Optional Extras
for your Leeds and Liverpool Canal Walking Holiday in Northern England
- upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
What’s not included
in your Leeds and Liverpool Canal Walking Holiday in Northern England
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Walking Holiday:
How to get there
- By Plane to Leeds Bradford or Manchester where we can arrange transfer to start of walk
- By Car to Leeds or Blackburn where parking is available
- By Train / Bus to Leeds or Blackburn
A 129 mile walk along the wonderful towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Leeds to Liverpool.
This is one of our Canal Walking Holidays, and also one of our Northern England Walking Holidays.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Our canal walking holidays in the UK include Grand Union Canal Towpath, Great Glen Way, John Muir Way, Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath, Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath and Oxford Canal Towpath.
This is one of our categories of walking holidays.
- Cleveland Way
- Cumbria Way
- Cumbria Coastal Way, part of the England Coast Path
- Dales Way
- England Coast Path
- Hadrians Wall Path
- Herriot Way
- Isle of Man Coastal Path
- Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath
- Nidderdale Way
- Northumberland Coast Path, part of the England Coast Path
- Richmond Way
- St Cuthberts Way
- St Oswalds Way
- Teesdale Way
- Yorkshire Coast Path, part of the England Coast Path
- Yorkshire Wolds Way
