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The Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is a peaceful stretch for walking, cycling and gongoozling.
This picturesque waterway branches from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal main line at Wigan and meanders seven miles to Leigh, where it then joins the Stretford & Leigh branch of the Bridgewater Canal.
Passing through lovely scenery with great views, it's ideal for wildlife-spotting and time in nature.
All you need to know about boating the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Find out about fishing permits and the species you may catch
From the common mallard to the elusive kingfisher, what wildlife will you see
At the top of the Leigh Branch sits the town of Wigan - does it really have a pier? Why not pay this place a visit and find out?
These eight shallow wetlands or ‘flashes’ are a haven for flora and fauna
This historic waterway sees some of the nation's most amazing scenery and feats of engineering along its length
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The Leigh Branch is one of our waterways with Green Flag status
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