Walking near Diggle

The Diggle portal of Standedge Tunnel, boats queue waiting to be taken through the tunnel to Marsden. At 645 feet above sea level, this section is the highest canal in Britain. © www.penninewaterways.co.uk

Walkers find many opportunities to get out and about in Lancashire, including pleasant paths threading through the verdant Ribble valley.

The Lancaster Canal is popular both as a walking route in its own right and as a base for exploring the historic city of Lancaster. Similarly, The full 127-mile length of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal has achieved some renown as a long distance walk, from the banks of the River Mersey in Liverpool crossing superb scenery to the very centre of Leeds. Culture buffs should make a beeline for the art trail along the Ribble Link.

Walking routes

Towpath Stoppages

There are no stoppages reported at this time.