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Lea out-and-back
Shorter generated stretch on mixed water with 4 mapped pub stops, practical parking nearby, and 1 mapped hazard.
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Distance
6.9 km
Paddle time
1h 30m
Shuttle
5 min
Hazards
1
Trip summary
Route type
How the day is shaped
Access confidence
How well defined the launch and take-out feel
Nearby parking
Best practical parking reference
Launch points
Lea put-in
Generated launch near mapped parking
Take-out points
Lea take-out
Returns to the starting launch area
Pubs
Pig and Whistle
Short walk from the water
The Lea Gate
Short walk from the water
Smiths Arms Hotel
Short walk from the water
The Tap End
Short walk from the water
Parking
Lea parking
Parking nearby
Ribble Link parking
Parking nearby
Ribble Link parking
Parking nearby
Hazards
Lock 5
lock
Access notes
Generated from OpenStreetMap waterway geometry and nearby amenity data.
Check local access, conditions, and navigation restrictions before launching.
