Leeds to Liverpool Canal.

2xmarin
2xmarin Posts: 7
edited March 2009 in MTB rides
Hi Guys, planning on doing the Leeds to Liverpool in May over four days with the leg iron. Had a bimble around on the net but unable to find much info. Has anyone done this ride?. Any info welcome!.
Cheers,
Chris.

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  • topsey_turvey
    topsey_turvey Posts: 420
    Do a search. There's a new extension to the canal that's not yet officially open. The old start/finish in Liverpool was near the old Tobacco Wharehouse, and it is a PIA to actually get to the canal. We had to jump a couple of walls, but fortunately we were running it, so no bikes.

    The new extension starts right at the Pier Head, under the three famous buildings. It's all built, and is full of water. They are doing a test at the moment with pleasure boats being guinea pigs. Haven't heard of an official opening date - think that depends on the tests. But presumably the towpath won't be open till then.
    Frank Yates
  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    2xmarin wrote:
    Hi Guys, planning on doing the Leeds to Liverpool in May over four days with the leg iron. Had a bimble around on the net but unable to find much info. Has anyone done this ride?. Any info welcome!.
    Cheers,
    Chris.

    Do it West to East - that way the prevailing wind will be behind you.

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  • John Moore
    John Moore Posts: 580
    Should be doable in 2 day's if not one very long one.
  • rohloff-rider
    rohloff-rider Posts: 7
    John Moore wrote:
    Should be doable in 2 day's if not one very long one.
    127 miles in 1 day would be very long.

    I've done Keighley-Leeds, mostly a very nice route. I'm not sure how much west of Keighley is suitable for cycling though?
  • matwood
    matwood Posts: 10
    hey if u go to a web site call opencyclemap.org this will give u details on were to ride and how to get on them.There is a trail called the trans Pennine cycle path, which is built for bike that cover most of the ride.

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