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Run the Leeds canal route through the city., West Yorkshire

Run the Leeds canal route through the city.

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This is an out-and-back run covering about 8 miles along the Leeds-Liverpool canal from Leeds to Kirkstall Abbey, with water views, open countryside and the abbey's parkland. Armley Park's steps can be added.

Along the way

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Kirkstall AbbeyThe out-and-back run turns around at this abbey, with its parkland nearby.
2
Leeds-Liverpool canalThe run follows this canal path, with nice water views.

The route

Distance13.6 km
Running≈ 1 h 25
Cycling≈ 55 min
Climb↑ 66 m
RouteOut and back

A 13.6 km out-and-back route from Leeds to run or cycle, with 66 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 66 m in total

Before you go

StartWater Lane, Leeds, LS11 5DYOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started

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