Canal Running Routes

The canal is the perfect place for a run. Unless you are exploring off the towpath you won't need a map, and you are surrounded by peaceful scenery.

The Leeds Liverpool canal provides a gentle change in gradient, making it a great place to train, set some new PBs or just have a relaxing run.

Here are a variety of route ideas on where to run on the Leeds Liverpool canal!

Bramley Fall Woods 5km

Distance5.3km

Elevation gain108m

A brilliant green route that circles Bramley Fall Woods. One part canal towpath and one part road.

Distance12.87km

Elevation gain220m

A 13km route partly along the Leeds Liverpool Canal through Bramley and past Bramley Falls.

Distance4.59km

Elevation gain64m

A 10k canal side run from Apperley Bridge to Rodley and back again.

Distance5.08km

Elevation gain113m

A touch of the Leeds Liverpool Canal and a bit of Hawksworth Woods makes for a peaceful run route!

Distance8.05km

Elevation gain144m

From the streets of Burley to the canal tow paths of the Leeds Liverpool Canal. This is a nicely balanced 5-mile run.