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Leigh Branch (Leeds & Liverpool Canal)

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.

Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Wigan

Boating the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

All you need to know about boating the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Things to do on the Leigh Branch

Fishing together along the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal

Fishing

Find out about fishing permits and the species you may catch

Kingfisher catching fish in canal

Wildlife spotting

From the common mallard to the elusive kingfisher, what wildlife will you see

Places to visit near the Leigh Branch

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Celebrating Green Flag status

The Leigh Branch is one of our waterways with Green Flag status

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