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 Villages
 Waterways
Countryside
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We've Got the Waterways
The famous
Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest single canal
in Britain and is thought by many to be one of the finest in England for variety, scenery and interest and it is certainly one of West Lancashire ’s most attractive features, winding lazily along from Appley Bridge in the east to Haskayne in the west.
Today the canal is far removed from its industrial past and the delightful towpaths are enjoyed by walkers, anglers, cyclists and horse riders - away from the bustling towns and roads, while
canal side hostelries offer delicious food for boating enthusiasts, ramblers and families. The canal and its locks provide an
interesting feature to many of the villages. At Rufford the canal
links to the River Douglas, and to the Ribble at Tarleton.
Recent art projects add contemporary character to the local countryside whilst capturing the spirit of this famous canal, with three new public artworks, a stone carving of three fish, an
activity table made from discarded lock gates and 'The Angel' sculpture, at Lathom and Parbold.
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